Pujiang-1


Pujiang-1, also known as PJ-1, is a Chinese technology demonstration satellite designed to promote the construction of smart cities in China. PJ-1 also monitors weather, traffic and population density of a city. It is the first Chinese satellite that uses 3D printing for the titanium structure of its antenna. It also features a Wi-Fi router providing a communication network between satellites.

Launch

PJ-1 was launched on 25 September 2015 at 1:41 UTC from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China.

Orbit

The Chang Zheng 11 carrier rocket delivered PJ-1 satellite into a Sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of about 299 miles, inclined 97.3 degrees.