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YUNHAI-2 01 (43909)
COSPAR: 2018-112A | Alt Name: Yunhai-2 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 2018
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D/YZ-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43909
International Designator
2018-112A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:39:58 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
50.01°
Right Ascension
331.84°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
161.10°
Period
100.77 min
Mean Motion
14.29 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUNHAI-2 01
Alternative Name
Yunhai-2 01 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43909U 18112A 26185.23609701 -.00000121 00000-0 16155-4 0 9995
2 43909 50.0112 331.8365 0000246 161.1008 198.9917 14.29026968393527
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YUNHAI-2 01 (also known as Yunhai-2 01 xing) is a meteorology satellite operated by CASC and launched on December 29, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC603 pad using the Chang Zheng 2D/YZ-3 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.5 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.2 meters, and spans 1 meter with its deployed components, forming a box shape with two panels. It weighs 100 kilograms at launch and dry mass remains the same. YUNHAI-2 01 is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation and distribution. The satellite was manufactured by DFHS and is used for meteorology purposes as part of its mission objectives.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.2
Span
1
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yunhai-2 01 xing
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
DFHS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
YH-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
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