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YAOGAN-32 02B (49384)
COSPAR: 2021-099B | Alt Name: Yaogan 32 hao 02 zu 02 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
49384
International Designator
2021-099B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:44:32 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.25°
Right Ascension
319.16°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
117.52°
Period
98.34 min
Mean Motion
14.64 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-32 02B
Alternative Name
Yaogan 32 hao 02 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 49384U 21099B 26185.32259740 .00000923 00000-0 18443-3 0 9990
2 49384 98.2488 319.1636 0001408 117.5234 242.6112 14.64233837248872
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-32 02B satellite, also known as Yaogan 32 hao 02 zu 02 xing, was launched on November 3, 2021, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using a Chang Zheng 2C/YZ-1S launch vehicle. It belongs to China (CN), with ownership attributed to ZLZB and manufactured by SECM. The satellite's configuration is described as a "Box + 2 Pan" shape, measuring 0.5 meters in length and diameter, and having a span of 1 meter. At launch, the satellite had a mass of 500 kg, which remains unchanged for its dry mass. Its mission and purpose are listed as SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), though with a question mark indicating uncertainty or classification. The payload is designated YG-32 02-02.
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 02-02
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
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