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SHIYAN 19 (SY-19) (55861)
COSPAR: 2023-034A | Alt Name: Shiyan 19
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 15, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95A
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 11
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55861
International Designator
2023-034A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:14:00 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
58.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
203.81°
Period
92.44 min
Mean Motion
15.58 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHIYAN 19 (SY-19)
Alternative Name
Shiyan 19
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 55861U 23034A 26200.88473066 .00012425 00000+0 16865-3 0 9991
2 55861 97.3888 58.4356 0004231 203.8072 156.2988 15.57772762187658
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SHIYAN 19 (SY-19) is a satellite launched by SAST on March 15, 2023, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC43/95A launch pad using the Chang Zheng 11 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.5 meters and spans 2 meters, featuring a dry mass of 100 kilograms and a launch mass of 100 kilograms. It is manufactured by SISE and its shape consists of a box with two panels. The mission details and purpose are currently unknown.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shiyan 19
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
SISE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SY19
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Stop Azimuth
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