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YUNHAI-2 05 (43913)
COSPAR: 2018-112E | Alt Name: Yunhai-2 05 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
43913
International Designator
2018-112E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:49:51 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
50.01°
Right Ascension
94.16°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
62.85°
Period
100.77 min
Mean Motion
14.29 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUNHAI-2 05
Alternative Name
Yunhai-2 05 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43913U 18112E 26185.28462958 .00000168 00000-0 12927-3 0 9998
2 43913 50.0079 94.1619 0005186 62.8451 297.2993 14.29017658391602
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YUNHAI-2 05, also known as Yunhai-2 05 xing, is a meteorology satellite operated by CASC and manufactured by DFHS. It was launched on December 29, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using a Chang Zheng 2D/YZ-3 launch vehicle from LC603. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 1 meter. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 100 kilograms each. YUNHAI-2 05 is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power and has a box-shaped body with two panels. The satellite's purpose is to support meteorological studies and operations in space.
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 05 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
Time Until
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