Xichang launch WHG-01

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A satellite of a new unknown series was launched on 29 February, and is GEO since a few days at about 33.7°E.
If it is a HTS as suggested, then probably could have many Ka-band spotbeams. But over Europe, or Africa?
Full name is Weixing Hulianwan Gaogui 01

Weixing Hulianwang Gaogui 01 - CZ-3B - Xichang - February 29, 2024 (13:03 UTC)

Weixing Hulianwang Gaogui 01 - CZ-3B - Xichang - February 29, 2024 (13:03 UTC)

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Another launch on 23 Jan. 2025 from Xichang is TJS-14, that arrived at 18.3°E with 2.0° inclination.
The TJS series is officially described as experimental, but is widely thought of military purpose, possibly infrared imaging.
There is also a similar TJS-7 over the Americas (99.5°W).
I never read about the downlink band of TJS series, probably it's X-band or Ka-band C.

Tongxin Jishu Shiyan Weixing-14 - CZ-3B - XSLC - January 23, 2025 (15:32 UTC)

Tongxin Jishu Shiyan Weixing-14 - CZ-3B - XSLC - January 23, 2025 (15:32 UTC)

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