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YAOGAN-40 01C (57833)
COSPAR: 2023-139D | Alt Name: Yaogan 40 hao 03 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 10, 2023
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9A
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57833
International Designator
2023-139D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:10:50 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
85.99°
Right Ascension
244.55°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
74.18°
Period
101.95 min
Mean Motion
14.12 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-40 01C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 40 hao 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57833U 23139D 26200.88252321 .00000069 00000+0 26954-4 0 9999
2 57833 85.9889 244.5472 0002052 74.1821 285.9589 14.12451907147423
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YAOGAN-40 01C, also known as Yaogan 40 hao 03 xing, is a military satellite launched by China on September 10, 2023, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC) using the Chang Zheng 6A launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 2 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 4 meters. It weighs 500 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The satellite is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power and is owned by CAST (China Academy of Space Technology), manufactured by DFHZ (Defence Foundation Hardware Zone). Its mission is military-related and it has a box shape with two panels attached.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
4
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yaogan 40 03 xing
Purpose
Military
Mission
Military
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
YG40
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
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