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YAOGAN-39 01C (57731)
COSPAR: 2023-130E | Alt Name: Yaogan 39 01 zu 03 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
57731
International Designator
2023-130E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:29:00 GMT
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
309.97°
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Argument of Perigee
250.67°
Period
94.95 min
Mean Motion
15.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-39 01C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 39 01 zu 03 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 57731U 23130E 26200.64514080 .00003070 00000+0 15520-3 0 9995
2 57731 34.9940 309.9711 0010067 250.6688 109.2936 15.16564576160398
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-39 01C satellite, also known as Yaogan 39 01 zu 03 xing, was launched on August 31, 2023, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF), using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. With a shape described as "Box + 2 Pan," it has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters. The satellite weighs 300 kilograms at launch, which is also its dry mass. It was manufactured by DFHZ for the ZZB (Central Intelligence Department). Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose is uncertain, described as potentially being for Earth observation or SIGINT (signals intelligence), though the exact nature remains unclear.
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 C
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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