XIWANG-1 (HOPE-1)

NORAD 36122· COSPAR 2009-072B· Active satellite· Amateur Radio· SSO
Live · TLE epoch 2026-06-10 04:13 UTC
Orbit class
SSO — Sun-Synchronous (LEO at 96–102° inclination)
Operator
Chinese Government
Country
China
Manufacturer
Launched
Dec 15, 2009
Mass
Apogee
1,208 km
Perigee
1,198 km
Inclination
100.40°
Period
1.82 h
Launch
Launched on Dec 15, 2009 from Launch Complex 9, China aboard a Long March 4C.
Long March 4C | Yaogan Weixing 8

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