| Mission type | Technology Experiment |
|---|---|
| Operator | SAST[1] |
| COSPAR ID | 2015-051A |
| SATCAT no. | 40925[2] |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | PJ-1 |
| Manufacturer | China |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 25 September 2015, 01:41 (UTC) |
| Rocket | Chang Zheng 11 |
| Launch site | JSLC |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Semi-major axis | 6855 km |
| Periapsis altitude | 474.9 km |
| Apoapsis altitude | 493.6 km |
| Inclination | 97.3 degrees |
| Period | 94.1 minutes[3] |
Pujiang-1, also known as PJ-1, is a Chinese technology demonstration satellite[1] designed to promote the construction of smart cities in China.[4] PJ-1 also monitors weather, traffic and population density of a city. It is the first Chinese satellite that uses 3D printing for the titanium structure of its antenna.[5] It also features a Wi-Fi router providing a communication network between satellites.[3]
Launch
PJ-1 was launched on 25 September 2015 at 1:41 UTC from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC) in China.
Orbit
The launch rocket Chang Zheng 11 (Long March 11) delivered PJ-1 satellite into a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of about 299 miles (481 km), inclined 97.3 degrees.
References
- 1 2 "Pujian 1". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ↑ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- 1 2 "PUJIANG 1 (PJ-1)". N2YO.com. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ↑ "China Sends Satellite to Aid Smart City". Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ↑ "China Launches Satellite to Aid Urban Management". Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.