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SHIYAN 10-02 (SY-10 02) (54878)
COSPAR: 2022-178A | Alt Name: Shiyan 10-02
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 2022
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54878
International Designator
2022-178A
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:20:47 GMT
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Inclination
64.03°
Right Ascension
316.97°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
267.82°
Period
717.67 min
Mean Motion
2.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHIYAN 10-02 (SY-10 02)
Alternative Name
Shiyan 10-02
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54878U 22178A 26199.55610286 .00000799 00000+0 00000+0 0 9995
2 54878 64.0264 316.9668 6923821 267.8161 18.5454 02.00649785 17182
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SHIYAN 10-02 (SY-10 02), also known as Shiyan 10-02, is a technology satellite launched on December 29, 2022, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 3B launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 5 meters in length and 2.5 meters in diameter with a span of 30 meters, indicating potential solar panels or other appendages. It was manufactured by SAST (Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology) and weighs approximately 4600 kg at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 2500 kg. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan," suggesting a box-like body with two side panels possibly for solar arrays or antennae. SHIYAN 10-02 was launched on its mission for technology purposes and has been operating since December 29, 2022.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.5
Span
30
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
4600
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shiyan 10 hao 02 xing
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SY10
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
DFH-4 LAE
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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