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YAOGAN-35 04A (53522)
COSPAR: 2022-100A | Alt Name: Yaogan 35 04 zu 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53522
International Designator
2022-100A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:57:26 GMT
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Inclination
35.01°
Right Ascension
209.42°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
227.35°
Period
94.57 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-35 04A
Alternative Name
Yaogan 35 04 zu 01 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 53522U 22100A 26200.37322366 .00003187 00000+0 13471-3 0 9991
2 53522 35.0086 209.4186 0006708 227.3530 132.6620 15.22748177218177
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-35 04A satellite, also known as Yaogan 35 04 zu 01 xing, was launched on August 19, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 5 meters, and carries a dry mass of 300 kilograms. The satellite is owned by ZZB and manufactured by DFHZ. Its purpose is for Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft has a box shape with two panels attached to its sides.
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 35-04 A
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
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