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YAOGAN-37 (55244)
COSPAR: 2023-006C | Alt Name: Yaogan 37 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55244
International Designator
2023-006C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:04:01 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
43.20°
Right Ascension
302.67°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
220.72°
Period
94.90 min
Mean Motion
15.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-37
Alternative Name
Yaogan 37 01 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 55244U 23006C 26200.66946243 .00002490 00000+0 13359-3 0 9999
2 55244 43.1971 302.6727 0017290 220.7165 139.2394 15.17455098194815
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-37 satellite, also known as Yaogan 37 01 xing, was launched on January 13, 2023, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. With dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 5 meters, it has a dry mass of 1000 kg, identical to its launch mass. The satellite was manufactured by DFHZ for military purposes under the ownership of ZZB. Its shape is described as a box with two panels and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. LAUNCH_SITE: JSC, LAUNCH_PAD: LC43/94.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.5
Diameter
2.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yaogan 37
Purpose
Military
Mission
Military
Manufacturer
DFHZ
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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