Space & Earth Science
NORAD ID: 38256
Int'l Code: 2012-020A
Perigee: 487.0 km
Apogee: 504.0 km
Inclination: 97.5 °
Period: 94.5 minutes
Semi major axis: 6873 km
Launch date: May 6, 2012
Source: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Comments: TIANHUI 1B was designed for scientific research, land resource surveys and mapping. The satellite was developed and produced under the auspices of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., or CASC, China's primary launch vehicle and satellie contractor. The satellite is equipped with a three- dimensional survey camera and a CCD camera with a ground resolution of 5 meters and an angle of 25 degrees. A multi-spectrum camera with a ground resolution of 10 meters is also onboard. The cameras form an image of 60 kilometres wide. Remote sensing data and test results from Tianhui 1B will play an active role in China's scientific research and national economic development.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 38256U 12020A 15065.07043387 .00008351 00000-0 35276-3 0 9991
2 38256 097.4595 188.1191 0012349 277.8715 202.6813 15.23441590157380
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for TIANHUI 1-02
