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YAOGAN-35 05A (53760)
COSPAR: 2022-109A | Alt Name: Yaogan 35 05 zu 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 6, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53760
International Designator
2022-109A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:04:15 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.01°
Right Ascension
133.62°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
294.82°
Period
94.55 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-35 05A
Alternative Name
Yaogan 35 05 zu 01 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53760U 22109A 26200.83629257 .00004441 00000+0 18595-3 0 9990
2 53760 35.0061 133.6240 0003890 294.8244 65.2066 15.22965531215596
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite YAOGAN-35 05A (OBJECT_ID: 2022-109A) was launched on September 6, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC3) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It is owned by ZZB and manufactured by DFHZ in China. The spacecraft has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters and a dry mass of 300 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass. Its shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan," and it is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The mission's purpose remains unclear whether it involves Earth observation or signals intelligence (SIGINT).
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 35-05 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
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