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YAOGAN-39 02B (57889)
COSPAR: 2023-145D | Alt Name: Yaogan 39 02 zu 02 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 17, 2023
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57889
International Designator
2023-145D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:36 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
20.51°
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Argument of Perigee
30.26°
Period
94.96 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-39 02B
Alternative Name
Yaogan 39 02 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 57889U 23145D 26200.85111637 .00002982 00000+0 15120-3 0 9996
2 57889 34.9921 20.5105 0008560 30.2572 329.8634 15.16495706157853
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-39 02B satellite, also known as Yaogan 39 02 zu 02 xing, was launched on September 17, 2023, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (LC3) using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. This Earth observation or SIGINT satellite has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters. It was manufactured by SAST and belongs to ZZB. The spacecraft weighs 300 kilograms at dry mass and launch mass, with power provided by solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as Box + 2 Pan configuration.
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 39-02 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
Map
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