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International Space Flight (ESA, Russia, China and others) => Chinese Launchers => Topic started by: Satori on 04/01/2021 06:07 pm
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Qilu-1 and Qilu-4 remote sensing satellites will probably be launch from Taiyuan in April 2021 using the Chang Zheng-6 (Y5) rocket.
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According to Soaceflightfans.cn, this launch will take place on April 25 (TBC).
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According to 9ifly Chinese space forum, this launch will take place around 03:20 UTC on April 27.
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It seems the payload is Qilu-1 and Hangsheng-1.
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Could Hangsheng 1 be a different name for Qilu 4?
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Could Hangsheng 1 be a different name for Qilu 4?
I don't think so. The March 18 news item cited on 9ifly reads
按照计划，“齐鲁卫星”今年将有5颗卫星发射入轨，其中“齐鲁一号”将在4月下旬择机发射。
According to the plan, "Qilu Satellite" will launch 5 satellites into orbit this year, of which "Qilu 1" will be launched in late April.
I take it as this launch has only one Qilu.
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Could Hangsheng 1 be a different name for Qilu 4?
Qilu and Hangsheng-1 are different. Qilu satellite system is developed by Shandong Industrial Research Institute (together with CAS) whereas Hangsheng-1 comes from Hunan Hangsheng Satellite Technology.
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A story on Hangsheng-1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6q9VpYJMpw
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According to Spaceflightfans.cn, the satellites on board are:
Qilu-1 (齐鲁一号01)
Qilu-4 (齐鲁一号04)
Weina Xingkong Weixing (微纳星空卫星) - Micro-nano satellite
Hangsheng-1 (航升一号)
Taikong Caikuang Shiyan Xing (太空采矿试验星等) - Space mining test satellite
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Taikong Caikuang Shiyan Xing Deng (太空采矿试验星等) - Space mining test satellite
'Deng' stands for 'etc.'.
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Taikong Caikuang Shiyan Xing Deng (太空采矿试验星等) - Space mining test satellite
'Deng' stands for 'etc.'.
The wonders of automatic translation. Thanks for the note.
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The payload has already been placed in the [fairing] and is preparing to be carried to the launch pad.
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CZ6 ready for Launch!!
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Weina Xingkong Weixing (微纳星空卫星) - Micro-nano satellite
Weina weixing on its own would be micro-nano satellite. What does the Xingkong 星空 component add to the meaning?
(literally 'star space' ?)
Edit: never mind, I think the point is that the COMPANY owning the satellite is
北京微纳星空科技有限公司 (Weina xingkong keji YG, Micro nano Star Space Tech Ltd).,
and so it's just [name of company] Weixing.
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Also: the Hangsheng company seems to be a spinoff of the NUDTC team that did Tiantuo-2.
Their website http://www.hssat.cn describes a "Lexiang" imaging constellation, unclear if this is related to Hangsheng-1
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Maybe this information will help you Jonathan.
https://weibo.com/5616492130/KcIdomqzd?ssl_rnd=1619462941.8783&type=comment#_rnd1619473340621
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Looks like this CZ-6 was named “长三角之声号” - “zhang sanjiao zhi sheng hao”, that is "Voice of the Yangtze River Delta".
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According to Spaceflightfans.cn, the satellites on board are:
Taikong Caikuang Shiyan Xing (太空采矿试验星等) - Space mining test satellite
This is NEO-01 developed by Origin Space (?)
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According to Spaceflightfans.cn, the satellites on board are:
Taikong Caikuang Shiyan Xing (太空采矿试验星等) - Space mining test satellite
This is NEO-01 developed by Origin Space (?)
I just came to the same conclusion! I actually vaguely know Meng Su, the CEO of Origin Space who used to be an astronomer here at Harvard.
But I don't have a current email address for him..
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Maybe this information will help you Jonathan.
https://weibo.com/5616492130/KcIdomqzd?ssl_rnd=1619462941.8783&type=comment#_rnd1619473340621
Yes, Qilu-1 is a radar satellite and Qilu-4 is an optical satellite.
I wonder if the Weina sat is another MN50 class Tianyan sat for Guoxing
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Looks like this CZ-6 was named “长三角之声号” - “zhang sanjiao zhi sheng hao”, that is "Voice of the Yangtze River Delta".
The "Voice of the Yangtze River Delta" is actually a new FM radio station, and the spaceflightfans.cn page suggests that
it is launching a constellation which will have 9 initial sats on this launch. (And yes, the rocket was also given this name back in October to celebrate the launch of the radio station) [Edit: I perhaps misread that page. In fact, the rocket was named after the radio station but none of the 9 sats on board were associated with the radio station.]
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Regarding the other payloads of this launch, little information is known such as who the contractors are, hopefully after the launch details of these payloads will be known.
Hangsheng-1
Taikong Caikuang Shiyan Xing
Weina Xingkong Weixing
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Información sobre una de las cargas secundarias de esta misión.
"The Origin Space NEO-01 satellite will launch today at the Taiyuan satellite launch base. The Origin Space NEO-01 spacecraft is a commercial spacecraft developed by Shenzhen Origin Space Technology Co., Ltd. dedicated to the exploitation of space resources. It is the first generation equipment to carry out the general mining and asteroid operation in the future.
Through the development and launch of this spacecraft, Origin Space is able to carry out a space debris cleanup in low Earth orbit and a prototype technology verification for the acquisition of space resources." Origin of Space
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I leave the link of the video where I took these two photos of the CZ6. (In the same link there is information and videos about the Chinese space station and the crews)
https://3g.163.com/dy/article/G8CM63630517E56K.html
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Liftoff confirmed, with video! (https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:4630559100698643)
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Launch success has been confirmed with T-0 at 03:20 UTC. Here's an article with the full payload listing. (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/7wh_SqS9EChcB-w6CyK6jg)
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Regarding the other payloads of this launch, little information is known such as who the contractors are, hopefully after the launch details of these payloads will be known.
Hangsheng-1
Taikong Caikuang Shiyan Xing
Weina Xingkong Weixing
Official CASC release.
4月27日11时20分，我国在太原卫星发射中心用长征六号运载火箭，成功将齐鲁一号卫星、齐鲁四号卫星和佛山一号卫星送入预定轨道，发射获得圆满成功。此次任务还搭载发射了中安国通一号卫星、天启星座零九星、起源太空NEO-1卫星、泰景二号01星、金紫荆一号卫星和金紫荆一号02卫星等6颗国内商业卫星。
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/XsPLuupmtKERMaFCgccTZg
So the following
齐鲁一号卫星
齐鲁四号卫星
佛山一号卫星
中安国通一号卫星
天启星座零九星
起源太空NEO-1卫星
泰景二号01星
金紫荆一号卫星
金紫荆一号02卫星
description of the minor payloads
佛山一号卫星是一颗光学遥感卫星，星上装载高分辨率全色相机，主要开展柔性平台及一体化设计、相机超轻量化设计、高分辨率成像技术的在轨验证。佛山一号卫星是首批4家广东省实验室之一的季华实验室在遥感卫星先进新技术领域的首次在轨验证。
中安国通一号卫星是一颗光学遥感卫星，主载荷包括可见光相机、技术验证载荷等，研制方和用户为湖南航升卫星科技有限公司和中安国通卫星科技开发有限公司。
天启星座零九星是一颗低轨物联网通信卫星，主要用于用户的目标位置、状态等信息的采集回传，由上海埃依斯航天科技有限公司研制，用户为北京国电高科科技有限公司。
起源太空NEO-1卫星是一颗科学研究与技术验证卫星，用于在近地轨道开展基于小天体观测的科学研究和面向太空资源获取的原型技术验证，由上海埃依斯航天科技有限公司研制，用户为深圳起源太空科技有限公司。
泰景二号01星是一颗光学遥感卫星， 主要用于对地遥感观察任务，可为客户提供全方位遥感图像服务，研制方和用户均为北京微纳星空科技有限公司。
金紫荆一号卫星和金紫荆一号02卫星为两颗可见光遥感卫星，用于实现对地面目标的观测功能，研制方和用户均为北京零重空间技术有限公司。
Google translate:
The Foshan No. 1 satellite is an optical remote sensing satellite with a high-resolution panchromatic camera mounted on the satellite. It mainly carries out the on-orbit verification of flexible platform and integrated design, ultra-lightweight design of the camera, and high-resolution imaging technology. The Foshan-1 satellite is the first in-orbit verification of the Jihua Laboratory, one of the first four Guangdong laboratories, in the field of advanced new remote sensing satellite technologies.
The Zhongan Guotong-1 satellite is an optical remote sensing satellite. Its main payload includes visible light cameras and technical verification payloads. The developers and users are Hunan Hangsheng Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. and Zhongan Guotong Satellite Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Apocalypse Constellation Zero Nine Star is a low-orbit IoT communication satellite, mainly used for the collection and return of information such as the user's target location and status. It was developed by Shanghai Aerospace Science and Technology Co., Ltd., and the user is Beijing Guodian High-tech Technology Co., Ltd. .
Origin Space NEO-1 satellite is a scientific research and technology verification satellite, used to carry out scientific research based on small celestial body observation and prototype technology verification for space resource acquisition in low earth orbit. It is developed by Shanghai Aerospace Science and Technology Co., Ltd. , The user is Shenzhen Origin Space Technology Co., Ltd.
Taijing-2 01 is an optical remote sensing satellite, mainly used for remote sensing observation missions to the ground, and can provide customers with a full range of remote sensing image services. The developer and user are both Beijing Weina Star Technology Co., Ltd.
The Golden Bauhinia 1 satellite and the Golden Bauhinia 1 02 satellite are two visible light remote sensing satellites used to realize the observation function of ground targets. The developers and users are Beijing Zero Heavy Space Technology Co., Ltd.
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzA5NTgxNTQzMA==&mid=2650578286&idx=1&sn=02121f4a8a5b6db5fdedc14ad58dbab4&chksm=88b1af07bfc626112901ccf4dc4a1f01a389e72c2a571c08acea223793cecfd4a8a6cb3f6588
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http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/27/c_139909451.htm
TAIYUAN, April 27 (Xinhua) -- China launched its Long March-6 rocket on Tuesday, sending nine commercial satellites into space.
The rocket blasted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province at 11:20 a.m. (Beijing Time).
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So this appears to be a net capture debris removal mission (with perspectives to become an asteroid capture tech demo)? Any info as to which (small) object is the target? Or is it just, as it seems, they'll eject the spiraly-decorated rectangular cover and then attempt to catch it?
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Short liftoff clip:
https://mobile.twitter.com/raz_liu/status/1386890106535964672
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So this appears to be a net capture debris removal mission (with perspectives to become an asteroid capture tech demo)? Any info as to which (small) object is the target? Or is it just, as it seems, they'll eject the spiraly-decorated rectangular cover and then attempt to catch it?
The later. This satellite will then de-orbit itself using electric thrusters on board.
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I suppose that 'Zhongan Guotong-1' and 'Hangsheng-1' are the same satellite?
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I suppose that 'Zhongan Guotong-1' and 'Hangsheng-1' are the same satellite?
I think so.
Another question is if 金紫荆一号02卫星 and 灵鹊一号D02卫星 are the same bird.
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Short launch video:
https://tv.cctv.com/2021/04/27/VIDEnwl4AulMo4XcITcVmcVq210427.shtml
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CGWIC Successfully Performs Its First “Long March Express” Commercial Rideshare Mission by Using Long March-6 Launch Vehicle
https://twitter.com/CGWIC/status/1386959276481056770?s=20 (https://twitter.com/CGWIC/status/1386959276481056770?s=20)
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TLEs are up for objects 48248 et al.
97.4° 495x510 km.
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https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1387070860205252608
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3D-printed giant panda model sent into space
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/27/c_139910561.htm
CHENGDU, April 27 (Xinhua) -- A 3D-printed giant panda model was sent into space along with nine commercial satellites onboard China's Long March-6 rocket on Tuesday.
The 9.026-cm-tall model, holding a national flag and wearing a spacesuit, was installed on a satellite camera. It is an image jointly created by the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and Beijing-based tech company SpaceD.
As the satellite orbits Earth, the camera will take pictures of the panda model with the planet from different locations.
"Researchers and wildlife conservation agencies alone are not enough to save endangered species," said Wu Yongsheng, director of the research base. "We hope the giant panda model, as a messenger of wildlife protection and popularization of aerospace knowledge, will encourage more young people to join the protection of biodiversity."
The 3D panda model will spread knowledge about space and promote space culture in a brand-new way, as well as inspire the public to explore the beauty of space, said Bai Ruixue, board chairman of SpaceD.
In the future, the panda image will be used in aerospace science education and art works on giant panda protection, Bai added.
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3D-printed giant panda model sent into space
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/27/c_139910561.htm
CHENGDU, April 27 (Xinhua) -- A 3D-printed giant panda model was sent into space along with nine commercial satellites onboard China's Long March-6 rocket on Tuesday.
The 9.026-cm-tall model, holding a national flag and wearing a spacesuit, was installed on a satellite camera. It is an image jointly created by the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and Beijing-based tech company SpaceD.
As the satellite orbits Earth, the camera will take pictures of the panda model with the planet from different locations.
"Researchers and wildlife conservation agencies alone are not enough to save endangered species," said Wu Yongsheng, director of the research base. "We hope the giant panda model, as a messenger of wildlife protection and popularization of aerospace knowledge, will encourage more young people to join the protection of biodiversity."
The 3D panda model will spread knowledge about space and promote space culture in a brand-new way, as well as inspire the public to explore the beauty of space, said Bai Ruixue, board chairman of SpaceD.
In the future, the panda image will be used in aerospace science education and art works on giant panda protection, Bai added.
The story doesn't mention this but of course this is Hangsheng-1/Zhongan Guotong 1
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http://www.stdaily.com/index/kejixinwen/2021-04/27/content_1127872.shtml
has more details on Foshan-1 - described as a sister to Qilu 4 with similar capabilities.
It has 0.5m resolution and is 100 kg class. It was built by Gengyu Muxing Space Tech 耕宇牧星（北京）空间科技有限公司
and Jihua Lab.
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This link http://www.chinanews.com/gn/2021/04-27/9465292.shtml has this nice graphic showing the satellites on
the upper stage; I assume the cylindrical object is a dispenser that has already released the larger Qilu payloads.
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Taijing II-01 is indeed an MN50 class bus per this article, and is for 'medium resolution imaging'
http://www.3snews.net/smartcity/260000070595.html
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This story https://www.sohu.com/a/463282100_120144892 claims the two Golden Bauhinia satellites
for Hong Kong Aerospace SciTech Corp and doesn't mention Beijing Zero Gravity (Ling zhong) at all!
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The image depicts Qilu 4 and Foshan 1 I think.
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The image depicts Qilu 4 and Foshan 1 I think.
You are right. I found this image of Qilu-1 (http://m.e23.cn/jnyc/2021-04-27/2021042756613.html)
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It seems that Golden Bauhinia N1-02 is also called Lingque-1 D02 or "Blue Planet" (http://www.huyangnet.cn/content/2021-04/27/content_850486.html)
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It seems that Golden Bauhinia N1-02 is also called Lingque-1 D02 or "Blue Planet" (http://www.huyangnet.cn/content/2021-04/27/content_850486.html)
Probably so -- Xinhua and Zhongguo Hangtian Bao differed in naming this bird in the morning.
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https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/04/long-march-6-nine-satellites/
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1387130288053145611
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https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/04/long-march-6-nine-satellites/ (https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/04/long-march-6-nine-satellites/)
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1387130288053145611 (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1387130288053145611)
This has been noted in several threads before by Chinese speakers (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=49698.msg2035362#msg2035362 (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=49698.msg2035362#msg2035362) or https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=51493.msg2111756#msg2111756 (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=51493.msg2111756#msg2111756)), but:
As a friendly advice we should keep in mind (and as a leading space news site, try to influence other English-speaking media which then gets translated into other Western languages) that the so-called "Apocalypse Constellation" mentioned in the article is NOT a thing, at least when considering the connotation the modern word has as pretty much "the end of the world" or "terrible catastrophe", retaining few of the original shades of the word "Revelations", the holy book it usually stands for in popular culture.
I'm referring to this sentence:
Tanqui-9 Tianqi-9 is an experimental communications satellite that serves as a precursor to Guodian Gaoke’s proposed “Apocalypse Constellation” – intended to provide machine-to-machine data relay in regions where traditional communications coverage is poor.
In my opinion, the original Chinese name (Tianqi 天启 Constellation) should be kept since there isn't an immediate translation of the word in English, and is the proper name of several reigns in the VI, IX, XVI and XVII centuries AD, as well as a Buddha's cousin: https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%AF (https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%A9%E5%90%AF) . After all, it's not usual practice to translate names of satellites (Luch, Tiangong, Bangabandhu, Paz, Shijian...) or even spacecraft (Soyuz, Oryol, Shenzhou, Tianhe...) into English.
Otherwise, if it was preferred to do so, the closest meaningful translation as a common noun appears to be "heavenly revelations", ironically much closer to the association with the Biblical form. Unfortunately, there are many people (rightly) taking these Western translations at face value and spinning off some wild interpretations of some ominous messaging from China :) rather than a pretty grandstanding but quite neutral name.
PS: Even the etymology of "apocalypse", derived from the Greek "apokálypsis", literally means "revelation", "disclosure" or "uncovering of great knowledge", from "apo" ([take] off) + "kalípto" (cover); not something directly relatable to catastrophes or misfortunes.
[\linguistics rant off]
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In my opinion, the original Chinese name (Tianqui 天启 Constellation) should be kept [..]
天启 is Tiānqǐ not Tianqui
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In my opinion, the original Chinese name (Tianqui 天启 Constellation) should be kept [..]
天启 is Tiānqǐ not Tianqui
Apologies, I'm not a Chinese speaker and the misspelling of the Tianqi-9 satellite as "Tanqui-9" in the article led me off. In my mother tongue (Spanish), the combination "que"/"qui" are equivalent to "qe"/"qi" (which are never used), or "ke"/"ki" (only used if the word is imported from a foreign language), so I reverted to reading these names as they intuitively sounded in my head :) I corrected the mistakes in my previous post. I believe you do speak Chinese - it'd be very enriching if you could point out if you find some more interpretation errors in my post above, or your take on the "apocalypse" translation.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Op0-jG5S8