Pujiang-1

Pujiang-1
Mission type Technology Experiment
Operator SAST[1]
COSPAR ID 2015-051A
SATCAT № 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 474.9 km
Apoapsis 493.6 km
Inclination 97.3 degrees
Period 94.1 minutes[3]

Pujiang-1, also known as PJ-1, is a Chinese Technology Experiment Satellite 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 satellite by China 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.[6]

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 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. ↑ "Pujian 1". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  2. ↑ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Orbital Parameters". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "China Sends Satellite to Aid Smart City". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "China Launches Satellite to Aid Urban Management". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "PUJIANG 1 (PJ-1)". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
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