Official name ZHEDA PIXING 3A
Alternative name Zheda Pixing 3A
Cospar ID 2020-039B
Norad ID 45795
Launch date 2020-06-17
Launch site JSC
Launch vehicle CZ-2D (2)
Country/Organization China
Type application Technology
Operator Zhejiang University
RCS size SMALL
Decay date ON ORBIT
Period (min) 92.56
Inclination (deg) 97.46
Perigee (km) 395
Apogee (km) 405
Eccentricity 0.0125
Mean motion (revs. per day) 15.5574762316335
Semi-Major axis (km) 6778.135
Raan (deg) 268.8331
Arg of perigee (deg) 250.7724
Shape Box + 1 Truss
Mass (kg) 12
Height (m) 0.25
Width (m) 0.25
Depth (m) 0.25
Contractors Zhejiang University
Power Solar cells, batteries

ZDPS-3A (Zheda Pixing 3A) is a nano-satellite mission of the Microsat Research Center, Zhejiang University for technology demonstration.

The ZDPS-3A satellite mainly conducts in-orbit tests on Pina satellite technologies such as multi-mode TT&C transponder and spaceborne integrated electronic systems.

It consists of a cubic body with a side length of 25 cm and a spherical payload with a diameter of 30 cm. The volume is similar to two basketballs. The total weight of the satellite is 20 kg.

Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
ZHEDA PIXING 3A 2020-039B 2020-06-17 JSC CZ-2D (2) with Gaofen 9-03, HEAD 2D