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YAOGAN-33 03 (57797)
COSPAR: 2023-136A | Alt Name: Yaogan 33-03
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 6, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57797
International Designator
2023-136A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:15:45 GMT
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Inclination
98.19°
Right Ascension
124.72°
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Argument of Perigee
85.80°
Period
98.71 min
Mean Motion
14.59 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-33 03
Alternative Name
Yaogan 33-03
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57797U 23136A 26200.84427147 .00000177 00000+0 47735-4 0 9991
2 57797 98.1938 124.7217 0009176 85.7982 274.4266 14.58750247152698
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-33 03 satellite, also known as Yaogan 33-03, is a Chinese Earth observation (radar) satellite launched on September 6, 2023. It was manufactured by SAST and has the specifications of measuring 1.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, and it has a dry mass of 1040 kg, identical to its launch mass. The spacecraft features two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 4C rocket from LC43/94 pad, this satellite operates in a box shape with two panels and is owned by ZLZB. Its payload includes SAST Radar C 03 for Earth observation purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
1040
Launch Mass
1040
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SAST Radar C 03
Purpose
Earth observation (radar)
Mission
Earth observation (radar)
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JB-9
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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