X Report 22 Jan 2025
SpaceX marks a successful launch of 21 Starlink satellites, follows up after Starship explosion, and influences Qantas flights amid a busy operational schedule.
YAOGAN-22 (40275)
COSPAR: 2014-063A | Alt Name: Yaogan Weixing 22
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2014
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40275
International Designator
2014-063A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:28:54 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
100.77°
Right Ascension
336.70°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
148.47°
Period
109.46 min
Mean Motion
13.16 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-22
Alternative Name
Yaogan Weixing 22
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40275U 14063A 26185.14507247 -.00000023 00000-0 63910-4 0 9993
2 40275 100.7748 336.7014 0006695 148.4728 211.6785 13.15531253562047
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-22 satellite, also known as Yaogan Weixing 22, was launched on October 20, 2014 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC) using a Chang Zheng 4C launch vehicle. It has a configuration described as Box + 2 Pan with dimensions of 1.5 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 5 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The satellite was manufactured by SAST and is owned by ZZB (Chinese Military). Its mission and purpose are for Earth observation using the Jianbing-9 payload. YAOGAN-22 has a dry mass of 1040 kilograms and launch mass of the same, with power provided by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The RCS value is 3.1623, indicating its radar cross-section, while the satellite's shape consists of a box structure plus two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
1040
Launch Mass
1040
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.1623
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-9 04 xing
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JB-9
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Pentagon Orders 30,000 One-Way Drones; Sierra Space Raises $550M | KeepTrack Space Brief
Pentagon to order 30,000 attritable drones within days via Gauntlet competition. Meanwhile, Sierra Space closes $550M Series C funding round for national security spaceplane applications.
X Report 23 Aug 2025
This week's highlights include the successful launch of the X-37B spaceplane and the deployment of 24 new Starlink satellites, alongside preparations for the upcoming Starship Flight 10.
Space Brief 28 Jun 2025
Today's brief covers a Pentagon review of satellite launch options, Kongsberg's completed maritime satellite network, York's new satellite launch, DARPA's project cancellation, and more.
X Report 29 Jan 2025
Key developments include political attention on SpaceX's ISS crew return and competition forecasts between SpaceX and ULA for national security missions.
The Day Space Station Crews Gained Their Window on the World
Fifteen years ago, Space Shuttle Endeavour launched on a mission that would give International Space Station astronauts their most spectacular view of Earth through the innovative Cupola observatory
X Report 10 Jun 2025
Exciting advancements from SpaceX include the debut of a new Dragon capsule for Axiom Space, continued Starlink deployments, and significant shifts in U.S. rural broadband funding that could benefit Starlink.
X Report 26 Dec 2024
Launch of 21 new Starlink satellites, featuring cell phone connectivity, and updates on NASA and SpaceX collaborative missions.