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SHIYAN 25 (SY-25) (57047)
COSPAR: 2023-087A | Alt Name: Shiyan 25
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 20, 2023
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC16
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57047
International Designator
2023-087A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:29:53 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
96.84°
Right Ascension
263.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
214.43°
Period
89.95 min
Mean Motion
16.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHIYAN 25 (SY-25)
Alternative Name
Shiyan 25
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
DFHZ
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57047U 23087A 26200.85409604 .00118205 76965-5 22021-3 0 9994
2 57047 96.8449 263.9852 0012410 214.4296 145.6181 16.00944289180026
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The SHIYAN 25 (SY-25) satellite, also known as Shiyan 25, was launched on June 20, 2023, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC), LC16, using a Chang Zheng 6 launch vehicle. It is owned and manufactured by DFHZ in China for technology and Earth observation missions. The satellite has dimensions of 1 meter in length, 0.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 2 meters with a dry mass of 100 kilograms. Its shape consists of a box with two panels. Additional details such as power supply, major events, or material composition are not provided.
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 25
Purpose
Technology, Earth observation
Mission
Technology, Earth observation
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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