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YAOGAN-36 02A (54042)
COSPAR: 2022-133A | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 02 zu 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54042
International Designator
2022-133A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:33:05 GMT
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Inclination
35.01°
Right Ascension
276.18°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
141.78°
Period
94.56 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 02A
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 02 zu 01 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54042U 22133A 26200.56465160 .00003823 00000+0 15978-3 0 9997
2 54042 35.0059 276.1845 0025483 141.7772 218.4755 15.22789312209691
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 02A satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 02 zu 01 xing, was launched on October 14, 2022, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) on launch pad LC3 using a Chang Zheng 2D rocket. It is owned by ZZB and manufactured by DFHZ. The satellite has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass is 300 kg, the same as its launch mass. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with two panels. It operates on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The mission purpose is noted ambiguously as either Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence).
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 36-02 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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