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YAOGAN-36 04C (54750)
COSPAR: 2022-171E | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 04 zu 03 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
54750
International Designator
2022-171E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:43:25 GMT
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Inclination
34.98°
Right Ascension
335.34°
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Argument of Perigee
60.56°
Period
93.92 min
Mean Motion
15.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 04C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 04 zu 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54750U 22171E 26200.78015609 .00008570 00000+0 26024-3 0 9996
2 54750 34.9811 335.3439 0005813 60.5642 299.5655 15.33297178200491
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 04C satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 04 zu 03 xing, was launched on December 14, 2022, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It has a box shape with two panels and measures 2.5 meters in both length and diameter, with a span of 5 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 300 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. Built by DFHZ (China Academy of Space Technology), the spacecraft is owned by ZZB (Central Intelligence Bureau) and its purpose is noted as Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). It relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite was launched from Launch Pad LC3 with no further information provided about its mission details, major events, or material composition.
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 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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