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YAOGAN-36 02C (54045)
COSPAR: 2022-133D | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 02 zu 03 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
54045
International Designator
2022-133D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:06:52 GMT
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
223.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
170.55°
Period
92.83 min
Mean Motion
15.51 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 02C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 02 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 54045U 22133D 26200.25477611 .00026132 00000+0 43144-3 0 9994
2 54045 34.9875 223.4404 0009151 170.5481 189.5416 15.51222498210205
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 02C satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 02 zu 03 xing, was launched on October 14, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC3) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, indicating solar arrays are likely extended to this width. The satellite's dry mass is 300 kg, matching its launch mass. Manufactured by SAST, it is owned by ZZB (likely the Chinese state intelligence agency). Its purpose is listed ambiguously as either Earth observation or SIGINT (signals intelligence), and it is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels, possibly referring to its body structure and deployed solar arrays.
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 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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