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YAOGAN-32 02A (49383)
COSPAR: 2021-099A | Alt Name: Yaogan 32 hao 02 zu 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 2021
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C/YZ-1S
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49383
International Designator
2021-099A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:44:41 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.25°
Right Ascension
319.16°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
126.39°
Period
98.34 min
Mean Motion
14.64 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-32 02A
Alternative Name
Yaogan 32 hao 02 zu 01 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49383U 21099A 26185.32270816 .00000917 00000-0 18336-3 0 9990
2 49383 98.2493 319.1551 0002090 126.3926 233.7469 14.64236632248879
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-32 02A satellite, also known as Yaogan 32 hao 02 zu 01 xing, was launched on November 3, 2021, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2C/YZ-1S launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by ZLZB and manufactured by SECM. Its mission and purpose are listed as SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), though this is speculative. The spacecraft measures 0.5 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.5 meters, and spans 1 meter with a box shape plus two panels. It weighs 500 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. No additional details are provided regarding its power source, equipment, or transmitter frequencies.
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
YG-32 02-01
Purpose
SIGINT ?
Mission
SIGINT ?
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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