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YAOGAN-36 01B (53946)
COSPAR: 2022-120D | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 01 zu 02 xing
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 26, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53946
International Designator
2022-120D
Decay Date
6/28/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 01B
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 01 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 01B satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 01 zu 02 xing, was launched on September 26, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center LC3 launch pad using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It is owned by ZZB and manufactured by DFHZ in China. The satellite has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass and launch mass are both recorded at 300 kg. The mission purpose is noted as either Earth observation or SIGINT, but it remains uncertain. It operates on solar arrays and batteries for power supply and has a shape described as "Box + 2 Pan". Further details about its specific equipment, transmitter frequencies, or major events are not provided in the data set.
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 36-01 B
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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