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YAOGAN-36 04B (54748)
COSPAR: 2022-171C | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 04 zu 02 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 14, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54748
International Designator
2022-171C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:13:29 GMT
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Inclination
35.01°
Right Ascension
349.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
160.84°
Period
94.55 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 04B
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 04 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54748U 22171C 26200.80103801 .00005524 00000+0 23088-3 0 9991
2 54748 35.0061 349.8563 0005548 160.8389 199.2535 15.22962149200366
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 04B satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 04 zu 02 xing, was launched on December 14, 2022, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC3) using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. Operated by ZZB and manufactured by SAST, this satellite measures 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters and has a dry mass of 300 kilograms. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The mission purpose is listed as Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), though the exact nature remains uncertain. The satellite's structure consists of a box shape with two panels attached, but additional details on its equipment, major events, transmitter frequencies, and material composition are not provided in the given 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 36-04 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
Map
Next Pass
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