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YAOGAN-39 04C (58145)
COSPAR: 2023-163E | Alt Name: Yaogan 39 04 zu 03 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 23, 2023
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58145
International Designator
2023-163E
Epoch
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:25:13 GMT
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
186.38°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
293.40°
Period
94.86 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-39 04C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 39 04 zu 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58145U 23163E 26197.39251191 .00003084 00000+0 14960-3 0 9991
2 58145 34.9886 186.3787 0007677 293.3959 66.5946 15.18021643151767
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-39 04C satellite, also known as Yaogan 39 04 zu 03 xing, was launched on October 23, 2023, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF), LC3, using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by ZZB and manufactured by DFHZ in China. It has a box shape with two panels and measures 2.5 meters in both length and diameter, with a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass and launch mass are both recorded as 300 kilograms. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's purpose is either Earth observation or SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). Additional details such as major events, equipment, mission specifics, and related satellites are not provided.
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 39-04 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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