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YAOGAN-35 01C (49393)
COSPAR: 2021-101D | Alt Name: Yaogan 35 01 zu 02 xing
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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
49393
International Designator
2021-101D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:05:42 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
157.52°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
186.75°
Period
94.53 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-35 01C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 35 01 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49393U 21101D 26185.25396796 .00007296 00000-0 30038-3 0 9993
2 49393 35.0044 157.5243 0006079 186.7547 173.3087 15.23400095259614
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite YAOGAN-35 01C, also known as Yaogan 35 01 zu 02 xing, was launched on November 6, 2021, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC3) aboard a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It has a NORAD catalog ID of 49393 and is owned by ZZB, manufactured by DFHZ. The satellite measures 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, and it weighs approximately 300 kilograms at launch and dry mass. Its purpose is listed as Earth observation or SIGINT, though the exact mission details are uncertain. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels extending from it.
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 B
Purpose
Earth observation or SIGINT ?
Mission
Earth observation or SIGINT ?
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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