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YAOGAN-36 05A (57452)
COSPAR: 2023-106A | Alt Name: Yaogan 36 05 zu 01 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 26, 2023
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57452
International Designator
2023-106A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:19:30 GMT
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
213.08°
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Argument of Perigee
296.97°
Period
94.55 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-36 05A
Alternative Name
Yaogan 36 05 zu 01 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57452U 23106A 26200.72187666 .00003009 00000+0 12652-3 0 9998
2 57452 35.0038 213.0795 0001931 296.9734 63.0783 15.22968489166111
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-36 05A satellite, also known as Yaogan 36 05 zu 01 xing, was launched on July 26, 2023, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It has a NORAD catalog ID of 57452 and an object ID of 2023-106A. The satellite is owned by ZZB and manufactured by DFHZ. Its purpose is listed as Earth observation or SIGINT, though this remains unclear. It measures 2.5 meters in both length and diameter, with a span of 5 meters, indicating the presence of solar arrays. The dry mass is reported to be 300 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. The satellite's design consists of a box shape with two panels (Box + 2 Pan) and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Further details on its mission specifics or equipment are not provided in the given data.
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 36-05 A
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
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