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GAOFEN-1 03 (NORAD 43260)

GAOFEN-1 03 is a earth observation satellite (NORAD 43260) in a LEO orbit 639 by 642 km above the Earth, circling the planet every 97.5 minutes. Right now it is over latitude 71.7°, longitude 2° at an altitude of 652 km.

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Where is GAOFEN-1 03 now?

Latitude: 71.7°
Longitude: 2.05°
Altitude: 651.8 km
Speed: 7.539 km/s
Footprint radius: 2768 km

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Orbit and identity

43260NORAD catalog number

2018-031BInternational designator

Earth observationCategory

LEOOrbit class

97.53 minOrbital period

639 × 642 kmPerigee × apogee altitude

98.04°Inclination

0.000277Eccentricity

14.7645Revolutions per day

2018Launch year

Orbital elements epoch: 2026-10-29T22:28:59 UTC (21 hours ago). Positions drift from reality as the elements age; fresh elements are fetched automatically.

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Positions are computed from public orbital elements (CelesTrak / US Space Force 18th SDS) with the SGP4 model and are accurate to a few kilometres; amateur radio data from the SatNOGS DB (CC BY-SA). Not for navigation or safety-critical use. Method and limits · Radio coverage map · Live HF propagation data