Gaofen 5-01A [SAST]
Gaofen (GF) is a series of Chinese civilian remote sensing satellites for the state-sponsored program China High-definition Earth Observation System (CHEOS).
GF 5-01A is a modified version of the Gaofen 5 and 5-02 satellite configured with three types of payloads, including a 1500 km swath width Infared imager, a 2.5 nm spectral-resolution Visible-shortwave Infrared Hyperspectral Imager, and a differential absorption spectrometer for atmospheric trace gasses, with designed lifespan of 8 years. The satellite is based on the SAST-5000B bus.
Nation: | China |
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Type / Application: | Earth observation |
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Contractors: | SAST |
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Configuration: | SAST-5000B |
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Power: | Deployable solar array, batteries |
Lifetime: | 8 years |
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Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Gaofen 5-01A (GF 5-01A) | 2022-079A | 08.12.2022 | TY LC-9 | CZ-2D (2) |