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YAOGAN-35 02C (52909)
COSPAR: 2022-068C | Alt Name: Yaogan 35 02 zu 02 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52909
International Designator
2022-068C
Decay Date
4/19/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-35 02C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 35 02 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The YAOGAN-35 02C satellite, also known as Yaogan 35 02 zu 02 xing, was launched on June 23, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) at launch pad LC3 using a Chang Zheng 2D rocket. It is owned by ZZB and manufactured by SAST. The satellite has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass and launch mass are both 300 kilograms. The purpose of the mission is listed as Earth observation or SIGINT, though specific details are not provided. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as Box + 2 Pan, indicating it has a box-like structure with two panels likely used for solar collection.
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 35-02 B
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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