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YUNHAI-2 06 (43915)
COSPAR: 2018-112G | Alt Name: Yunhai-2 06 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
43915
International Designator
2018-112G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:17:53 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
50.01°
Right Ascension
154.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
25.76°
Period
100.77 min
Mean Motion
14.29 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUNHAI-2 06
Alternative Name
Yunhai-2 06 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43915U 18112G 26185.30409372 .00000111 00000-0 10694-3 0 9991
2 43915 50.0091 154.9910 0007029 25.7631 334.3634 14.29034538390759
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YUNHAI-2 06, also known as Yunhai-2 06 xing, is a meteorological satellite launched by China on December 29, 2018, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2D/YZ-3 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.5 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.2 meters with a span of 1 meter. It has a dry mass of 100 kilograms and was manufactured by DFHS for the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The spacecraft is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power and features a box shape with two panels, designed primarily for meteorological purposes.
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 06 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
Pass Duration
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