# Ludi Tance 1-01A

> Chinese SAR satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q110813183](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110813183)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ludi-tance-1-01a

## Summary
Ludi Tance 1-01A is a Chinese synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite. It was launched on 2022-01-25 into a Sun-synchronous orbit and carries an L-band radar instrument. The spacecraft is associated with the People’s Republic of China and was manufactured by the China Academy of Space Technology.

## Key Facts
- Ludi Tance 1-01A is an instance of a **synthetic aperture radar satellite** (SAR satellite).  
- It was launched on **2022-01-25 at 23:44**.  
- Launch site: **Jiuquan Launch Complex 43/94**.  
- Launch vehicle: **Long March 4C** (vehicle identifier **Y29**).  
- Orbit type: **Sun-synchronous orbit**.  
- Spacecraft mass: **3200 kg**.  
- Power: **two spacecraft solar arrays**.  
- Instrument: **L-band radar**.  
- Identifiers: **COSPAR ID 2022-007A**, **NSSDCA ID 2022-007A**, **SCN 51284**.  
- It is **followed by Ludi Tance 1-01B** (another Chinese SAR satellite).  

## FAQs
### Q: What is Ludi Tance 1-01A?
A: Ludi Tance 1-01A is a Chinese synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite. It carries an L-band radar instrument and operates in a Sun-synchronous orbit.

### Q: When and where was Ludi Tance 1-01A launched?
A: It was launched on 2022-01-25 at 23:44. The launch took place from Jiuquan Launch Complex 43/94.

### Q: What rocket launched Ludi Tance 1-01A?
A: Ludi Tance 1-01A was launched by a Long March 4C rocket. The launch vehicle is identified as Y29.

### Q: What are the main identifiers for Ludi Tance 1-01A?
A: Its COSPAR ID is 2022-007A and its NSSDCA ID is also 2022-007A. It additionally has SCN 51284.

### Q: What is Ludi Tance 1-01A also known as?
A: It has aliases including **LuTan 1-01A** and **L-SAR 01A**.

## Why It Matters
Ludi Tance 1-01A matters as a dedicated synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, a class of spacecraft used for radar-based Earth observation. Unlike optical imaging systems, SAR payloads are designed around radar sensing; in this case, Ludi Tance 1-01A carries an L-band radar instrument. The satellite’s placement into a Sun-synchronous orbit is significant because this orbit type is commonly used for consistent observation conditions over time, supporting repeatable coverage patterns. Its launch also reflects the use of established Chinese launch infrastructure and vehicles: it lifted off from Jiuquan Launch Complex 43/94 aboard a Long March 4C rocket. As part of a sequence that is followed by Ludi Tance 1-01B, Ludi Tance 1-01A is positioned as one element in a broader set of related SAR satellites associated with the People’s Republic of China.

## Notable For
- Being a **Chinese SAR satellite** specifically classified as a **synthetic aperture radar satellite**.  
- Carrying an **L-band radar** instrument.  
- Launching on **2022-01-25 (23:44)** from **Jiuquan Launch Complex 43/94**.  
- Deployment via **Long March 4C (Y29)** into a **Sun-synchronous orbit**.  
- Having multiple standard space-object identifiers: **2022-007A (COSPAR/NSSDCA)** and **SCN 51284**.  

## Body
### Classification and Role
- Entity type: **synthetic aperture radar satellite** (a subclass of radar satellite focused on SAR).
- Description: **Chinese SAR satellite**.

### Names and Aliases
- Primary name: **Ludi Tance 1-01A**.
- Aliases:
  - **LuTan 1-01A**
  - **L-SAR 01A**

### Launch Details
- Launch date and time: **2022-01-25, 23:44**.
- Launch site: **Jiuquan Launch Complex 43/94**.
- Launch vehicle: **Long March 4C**.
  - Vehicle identifier (qualifier): **Y29**
- Significant event recorded: **rocket launch** at **Jiuquan Launch Complex 43/94** on **2022-01-25**.

### Orbit
- Orbit type: **Sun-synchronous orbit**.

### Spacecraft and Manufacturing
- Manufacturer: **China Academy of Space Technology**.
- Mass: **3200 kg**.
- Power system: **spacecraft solar array**, quantity **2**.

### Payload / Instrumentation
- Carries scientific instrument: **L-band radar**.

### Identifiers
- COSPAR ID: **2022-007A**.
- NSSDCA ID: **2022-007A**.
- SCN: **51284**.

### Relationships (Sequence)
- Followed by: **Ludi Tance 1-01B** (Chinese SAR satellite).

### Country Association
- Country / country of origin: **People’s Republic of China**.

## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/ludi-tance-1-01.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report