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YAOGAN-31 01A (43275)
COSPAR: 2018-034A | Alt Name: Yaogan 31 hao 01 zu 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 10, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43275
International Designator
2018-034A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:20:56 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
63.40°
Right Ascension
47.23°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
7.55°
Period
107.03 min
Mean Motion
13.45 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-31 01A
Alternative Name
Yaogan 31 hao 01 zu 01 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43275U 18034A 26185.30621403 -.00000069 00000-0 28606-4 0 9990
2 43275 63.3950 47.2323 0276790 7.5485 352.9579 13.45463430404405
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-31 01A satellite, also known as Yaogan 31 hao 01 zu 01 xing, is an Earth observation satellite launched by China on April 10, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 4C launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 1 meter, and it weighs 500 kilograms at dry mass. It is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Manufactured by DFHZ (China Academy of Space Technology), the satellite operates under ownership of ZLZB (Chinese Military) and has a payload designated as Jianbing-8 06 zu 01 xing. The primary mission of YAOGAN-31 01A is Earth observation, supporting various applications such as environmental monitoring and defense-related activities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Jianbing-8 06 zu 01 xing
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JB-8B
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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