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An analysis of Russia's independent space tracking system and how it compares to the established U.S. Space Surveillance Network
Launch Date
August 10, 2022
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
NORAD ID
53458
International Designator
2022-098Q
Decay Date
8/31/2024
Name
YUNYAO-1 08
Alternative Name
Yunyao-1 08 xing
Type
Status
Owner
CGSTL/YYAO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
42
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Jilin-1 Hongwai A05 xing
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
CGSTL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JL-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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