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YAOGAN-36 03A (54372)
COSPAR: 2022-160A | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 03 zu 03 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54372
International Designator
2022-160A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:01:13 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
113.85°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
256.76°
Period
93.78 min
Mean Motion
15.36 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 03A
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 03 zu 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54372U 22160A 26200.83418100 .00010951 00000+0 30942-3 0 9993
2 54372 34.9998 113.8482 0004051 256.7646 103.2620 15.35529466203238
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 03A satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 03 zu 03 xing, was launched on November 27, 2022, from 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 it weighs 300 kilograms at launch. The satellite is owned by ZZB and was manufactured by DFHZ. Its mission purpose remains uncertain, described as either Earth observation or SIGINT (signals intelligence). It utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's design features a box shape with two panels attached.
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 36-03 C
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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