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YAOGAN-36 03C (54376)
COSPAR: 2022-160E | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 03 zu 02 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
54376
International Designator
2022-160E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:35:14 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.01°
Right Ascension
134.11°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
337.39°
Period
94.55 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 03C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 03 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54376U 22160E 26200.85780308 .00004923 00000+0 20556-3 0 9993
2 54376 35.0086 134.1063 0008117 337.3897 22.6460 15.23004776203037
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 03C satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 03 zu 02 xing, was launched by China on November 27, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center's LC3 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 weighs 300 kilograms at launch and dry mass is also reported as 300 kg. Manufactured by SAST, its purpose is either Earth observation or SIGINT (Signal Intelligence). Power is provided through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite has a box shape with two panels attached to it and belongs to the ZZB owner. Its payload is named Yaogan 36-03 B.
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 B
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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