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YAOGAN-39 02C (57890)
COSPAR: 2023-145E | Alt Name: Yaogan 39 02 zu 03 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
57890
International Designator
2023-145E
Epoch
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:51:25 GMT
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
93.19°
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Argument of Perigee
250.02°
Period
94.86 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-39 02C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 39 02 zu 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57890U 23145E 26189.20238163 .00003765 00000+0 18230-3 0 9992
2 57890 34.9938 93.1935 0007040 250.0204 109.9751 15.18020738156055
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-39 02C satellite, also known as Yaogan 39 02 zu 03 xing, was launched on September 17, 2023, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. It has a NORAD catalog ID of 57890 and an object ID of 2023-145E. This satellite is owned by ZZB and manufactured by DFHZ in China. The spacecraft measures 2.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 5 meters. It has a launch mass and dry mass of 300 kilograms each. Its purpose is listed as either Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels attached.
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 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
Map
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