YAOGAN-35 03B (53318)

COSPAR: 2022-088C | Alt Name: Yaogan 35 03 zu 02 xing

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 29, 2022

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC3

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53318

International Designator

2022-088C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:48:14 GMT

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Inclination

34.99°

Right Ascension

3.06°

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Argument of Perigee

314.17°

Period

94.41 min

Mean Motion

15.25 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

YAOGAN-35 03B

Alternative Name

Yaogan 35 03 zu 02 xing

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

ZZB

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 53318U 22088C   26200.78350462  .00004313  00000+0  16866-3 0  9995

2 53318  34.9910   3.0563 0012475 314.1730  45.7959 15.25196633221323

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Summary

The YAOGAN-35 03B satellite, also known as Yaogan 35 03 zu 02 xing, was launched on July 29, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, indicating solar arrays are likely extended. It was manufactured by DFHZ and weighs approximately 300 kg at launch as well as dry mass. The mission's purpose is listed ambiguously for Earth observation or SIGINT (signals intelligence). Its shape is described as a box with two panels, suggesting it may have deployable sections such as solar arrays. Power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is owned by ZZB and is part of China's space program (CN).

Physical Characteristics

Length

2.5

Diameter

2.5

Span

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 35-03 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

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