ZY-3
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Mission Photos:
Mission Objectives:
The Satellite Surveying and Mapping Application Center (SBSM) ZY-3 satellite, will provide stereo and multispectral imagery for topographic mapping, remote sensing and environmental applications.
SLR tracking data will be used for precise orbit determination.
Mission Instrumentation:
ZY-3 satellite will have the following positioning instrumentation onboard:
- GPS
- Retroreflector array
Mission Parameters:
| Satellite: | ZY-3 |
| Sponsor: | SBSM China |
| Expected Life: | 10 years |
| Primary Applications: | Remote sensing applications |
| Primary SLR Applications: | Precise orbit determination |
| COSPAR ID: | 1200101 |
| SIC Code: | 2202 |
| Satellite Catalog (NORAD) Number: | 38046 |
| Launch Date: | Jan-09-2012 |
| NP Bin Size: | 15 seconds |
| RRA Shape: | Hemisphere |
| Cube Diameter: | |
| Reflectors: | 9 corner cubes |
| Inclination: | 97.421 degrees |
| Eccentricity: | 0 |
| Altitude: | 505 km |
| Orbital period: | 96 minutes |
Additional Information:
Web sites:
- ZY-3 page at SBSM
