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YAOGAN-36 01C (53947)
COSPAR: 2022-120E | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 01 zu 03 xing
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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
53947
International Designator
2022-120E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:52:42 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
27.76°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
58.88°
Period
93.57 min
Mean Motion
15.39 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 01C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 01 zu 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53947U 22120E 26200.86994021 .00012000 00000+0 30414-3 0 9991
2 53947 35.0041 27.7643 0002409 58.8771 301.2185 15.38872644212837
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 01C satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 01 zu 03 xing, was launched on September 26, 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 a dry mass of 300 kilograms. The satellite is owned by ZZB and manufactured by SAST, primarily for Earth observation or SIGINT purposes. Its shape consists of a box design with two panels. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. It was launched at the same date it became stable in orbit on September 26, 2022.
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 C
Purpose
Earth observation or SIGINT ?
Mission
Earth observation or SIGINT ?
Manufacturer
SAST
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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