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YAOGAN-35 03C (53320)
COSPAR: 2022-088E | Alt Name: Yaogan 35 03 zu 03 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
53320
International Designator
2022-088E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:32:34 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
300.45°
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Argument of Perigee
110.64°
Period
93.06 min
Mean Motion
15.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-35 03C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 35 03 zu 03 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 53320U 22088E 26200.64762198 .00022299 00000+0 42145-3 0 9998
2 53320 34.9957 300.4550 0000903 110.6377 249.4443 15.47465493221964
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-35 03C satellite, also known as Yaogan 35 03 zu 03 xing, was launched on July 29, 2022, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft is owned by ZZB and manufactured by SAST in China. It measures 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, has a dry mass and launch mass both at 300 kg, and its purpose is for Earth observation or SIGINT (signals intelligence). Power comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure plus two panels and it was launched into orbit on the same day as its stable date, July 29, 2022.
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 35-03 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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