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YAOGAN-35 04C (53526)
COSPAR: 2022-100E | Alt Name: Yaogan 35 04 zu 03 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
53526
International Designator
2022-100E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:05:13 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
228.35°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
349.42°
Period
94.60 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-35 04C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 35 04 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 53526U 22100E 26201.25363126 .00002832 00000+0 12196-3 0 9991
2 53526 34.9938 228.3503 0008709 349.4215 10.6315 15.22149933218000
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-35 04C satellite, also known as Yaogan 35 04 zu 03 xing, was launched on August 19, 2022 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF), using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 5 meters, and its dry mass is 300 kg. It was manufactured by DFHZ and owned by ZZB. Its purpose is listed as either Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). The spacecraft utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation and has a box shape with two panels attached. The satellite's launch site was LC3, and its launch mass was also 300 kg.
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 C
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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