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YAOGAN-35 01B (49391)
COSPAR: 2021-101B | Alt Name: Yaogan 35 01 zu 03 xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 6, 2021
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49391
International Designator
2021-101B
Decay Date
7/30/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-35 01B
Alternative Name
Yaogan 35 01 zu 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The YAOGAN-35 01B satellite, also known as Yaogan 35 01 zu 03 xing, was launched on November 6, 2021, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC3) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It is owned by ZZB and manufactured by SAST in China. The satellite has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, and its dry mass is 300 kilograms. The spacecraft's shape consists of a box with two panels and it utilizes solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Its purpose is described as either Earth observation or SIGINT, but specific details on the mission are not provided in the data given.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.5
Diameter
2.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yaogan 35-01 C
Purpose
Earth observation or SIGINT ?
Mission
Earth observation or SIGINT ?
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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