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SHIYAN 20C (SY-20C) (54214)
COSPAR: 2022-142A | Alt Name: Shiyan 20C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54214
International Designator
2022-142A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:06:52 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
59.99°
Right Ascension
191.06°
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Argument of Perigee
1.99°
Period
100.73 min
Mean Motion
14.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHIYAN 20C (SY-20C)
Alternative Name
Shiyan 20C
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54214U 22142A 26201.25477190 -.00000120 00000+0 65266-5 0 9996
2 54214 59.9944 191.0611 0014927 1.9892 358.1200 14.29561203194421
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SHIYAN 20C (SY-20C), also known as Shiyan 20C, is a technology satellite launched by CASC on October 29, 2022, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters. It weighs approximately 1300 kilograms both at launch and as dry mass. Manufactured by IMICAS, SHIYAN 20C is designed for technology demonstrations and features a box shape with two panels. The satellite was launched from LC43/94 and its mission involves unspecified technological advancements.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.5
Diameter
2.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
1300
Launch Mass
1300
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shiyan 20C
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
IMICAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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