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YAOGAN-39 03B (57988)
COSPAR: 2023-152C | Alt Name: Yaogan 39 03 zu 02 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 5, 2023
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57988
International Designator
2023-152C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:29:41 GMT
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
92.73°
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Argument of Perigee
159.68°
Period
94.96 min
Mean Motion
15.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-39 03B
Alternative Name
Yaogan 39 03 zu 02 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 57988U 23152C 26200.85395432 .00002647 00000+0 13336-3 0 9996
2 57988 34.9897 92.7310 0026132 159.6832 200.4925 15.16507773155150
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-39 03B satellite, also known as Yaogan 39 03 zu 02 xing, was launched on October 5, 2023, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, LC3, using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite has a shape described as "Box + 2 Pan," with dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 5 meters. It weighs 300 kilograms at launch and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The mission purpose is noted as either Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and it was manufactured by SAST. Operated by ZZB, the satellite's primary payload is identified as Yaogan 39-03 B.
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 39-03 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
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