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YAOGAN-39 01B (57728)
COSPAR: 2023-130B | Alt Name: Yaogan 39 01 zu 02 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 31, 2023
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57728
International Designator
2023-130B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:09:46 GMT
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
309.62°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
9.81°
Period
94.95 min
Mean Motion
15.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-39 01B
Alternative Name
Yaogan 39 01 zu 02 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57728U 23130B 26200.71512058 .00002347 00000+0 11923-3 0 9991
2 57728 34.9949 309.6227 0009175 9.8132 350.2758 15.16537329160428
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-39 01B satellite, also known as Yaogan 39 01 zu 02 xing, was launched on August 31, 2023, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 5 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 300 kg, identical to its launch mass. Manufactured by SAST, it was launched for the purpose of Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). The spacecraft features solar arrays and batteries for power supply and has a box shape with two panels attached. Its operator is ZZB, and it is designated under the NORAD catalog ID 57728.
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 39-01 B
Purpose
Earth observation or SIGINT ?
Mission
Earth observation or SIGINT ?
Manufacturer
SAST
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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