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YUNYAO-1 20 (58760)
COSPAR: 2024-009C | Alt Name: Yunyao-1 20
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 11, 2024
Launch Site
YSLA
Launch Pad
LP1
Launch Vehicle
Yinli-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58760
International Designator
2024-009C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:24:01 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
49.98°
Right Ascension
5.73°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
69.30°
Period
94.82 min
Mean Motion
15.19 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUNYAO-1 20
Alternative Name
Yunyao-1 20
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
YYAO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58760U 24009C 26200.85001602 .00005425 00000+0 27291-3 0 9992
2 58760 49.9775 5.7285 0003387 69.2963 290.8352 15.18661289139652
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YUNYAO-1 20 (also known as Yunyao-1 20) is an Earth observation satellite manufactured by YYAO and owned by the same entity. It was launched on January 11, 2024, from YSLA Launch Site using a Yinli-1 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 2 meters in length and 1.5 meters in diameter with a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass is recorded as 500 kg, matching its launch mass. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, YUNYAO-1 20 has a box-like shape with an additional pan component. The satellite's mission involves Earth observation activities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yunyao-1 20
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
YYAO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
YY-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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