Zhuhai-1 (OVS-1) [Zhuhai Orbita]
The Zhuhai-1 earth observation satellites are the video component of the Chinese Orbita earth observation system by Zhuhai Orbita Control Engineering Ltd.
Two OVS-1 satellites will constitute the prototype OVS-1 video component. The operational Orbita constellation is to consist of ten video satellites (OVS-2), hyperspectral satellites (OHS-2) and small personal satellites (OPS-2).
Both satellites feature a high-resolution video system capable of capturing 20 frames per second and reaching a 1.98-meter ground resolution. The satellites carry each a linear transponder payload for CAMSAT, which are called CAS 4A and CAS 4B respectively.
The first two video satellites were launched as secondary payloads on a CZ-4B rocket in 2017.
Nation: | China |
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Type / Application: | Earth observation |
Operator: | Zhuhai Orbita Control Engineering Ltd. |
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Equipment: | Video imager |
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Propulsion: | ? |
Power: | 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
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Mass: | 50 kg |
Orbit: |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Zhuhai-1 OVS 1A (Zhuhai-1 01A, CAS 4A) | 2017-034B | 15.06.2017 | Jq LC-43/94 | CZ-4B | with HXMT, Zhuhai-1 02, ÑuSat 3 | |
Zhuhai-1 OVS 1B (Zhuhai-1 01B, CAS 4B) | 2017-034D | 15.06.2017 | Jq LC-43/94 | CZ-4B | with HXMT, Zhuhai-1 01, ÑuSat 3 |