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YAOGAN-36 02B (54043)
COSPAR: 2022-133B | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 02 zu 02 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
54043
International Designator
2022-133B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:38:19 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
261.68°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
29.24°
Period
93.92 min
Mean Motion
15.33 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 02B
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 02 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54043U 22133B 26200.85994530 .00005181 00000+0 15870-3 0 9998
2 54043 34.9959 261.6819 0003230 29.2389 330.8510 15.33154187209864
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 02B satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 02 zu 02 xing, was launched on October 14, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC3) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by ZZB and manufactured by DFHZ in China. It has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 5 meters, and its dry mass is 300 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass. The purpose of this satellite is listed as Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). Its shape is described as a box with two panels, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. No specific mission details, major events, or additional technical specifications are provided beyond these basic parameters.
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 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
Map
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