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YUNHAI-1 02 (44547)
COSPAR: 2019-063A | Alt Name: Yunhai 1-02
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 25, 2019
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44547
International Designator
2019-063A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:08:12 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.41°
Right Ascension
195.13°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
102.42°
Period
100.51 min
Mean Motion
14.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUNHAI-1 02
Alternative Name
Yunhai 1-02
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44547U 19063A 26185.17236608 .00000337 00000-0 13935-3 0 9995
2 44547 98.4119 195.1277 0007059 102.4159 257.7815 14.32715417354308
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YUNHAI-1 02 (also known as Yunhai 1-02) is a meteorology and earth observation satellite launched on September 25, 2019, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2 meters in length with a diameter of 1.5 meters and a span of 4 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 800 kilograms each. YUNHAI-1 02 is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite was manufactured by SAST (Shaanxi Academy of Space Technology) and operates on the CAST2000 bus system, featuring a box-shaped structure with two panels. It serves meteorology and earth observation purposes as part of its mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
4
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yunhai-1 02 xing
Purpose
Meteorology, earth observation
Mission
Meteorology, earth observation
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yunhai-1
Configuration
CAST2000 bus ?
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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