YAOGAN-36 03B (54374)

COSPAR: 2022-160C | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 03 zu 01 xing

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YAOGAN-36 03B Satellite Image
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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

54374

International Designator

2022-160C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:15:40 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

34.99°

Right Ascension

164.68°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

87.41°

Period

94.65 min

Mean Motion

15.21 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

YAOGAN-36 03B

Alternative Name

Yaogan 36 03 zu 01 xing

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

ZZB

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs
1 54374U 22160C   26200.26088904  .00002632  00000+0  11630-3 0  9997
2 54374  34.9912 164.6847 0007066  87.4134 272.7389 15.21316684202611

Source: Celestrak

Summary
The satellite YAOGAN-36 03B (OBJECT_ID: 2022-160C) was launched on November 27, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF), LC3 launch pad, using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters. It has a dry mass of 300 kg and was launched at the same mass. Its shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan" and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose of YAOGAN-36 03B, also known as Yaogan 36 03 zu 01 xing, is listed as either Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). It was manufactured by DFHZ and owned by Zzb. Additional details such as its major events, shape characteristics, and specific mission objectives beyond the stated purpose remain unspecified in the provided data.
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 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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