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YUNHAI-3 02 (59343)
COSPAR: 2024-058A | Alt Name: Yunhai-3 02
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 26, 2024
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9A
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 6A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59343
International Designator
2024-058A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:42:00 GMT
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Inclination
98.82°
Right Ascension
208.71°
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Argument of Perigee
63.18°
Period
101.89 min
Mean Motion
14.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUNHAI-3 02
Alternative Name
Yunhai-3 02
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59343U 24058A 26201.32083350 -.00000039 00000+0 26895-5 0 9995
2 59343 98.8205 208.7108 0000417 63.1826 296.9389 14.13328117119426
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YUNHAI-3 02, also known as Yunhai-3 02, is a satellite built by SAST (Space and Satellite Technology) under the BUS model SAST-3000. It was launched on March 26, 2024, from LC9A at TAI SC using a Chang Zheng 6A launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 4 meters, with a dry mass of 1300 kilograms and a launch mass of 1500 kilograms. Its shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan." YUNHAI-3 02 belongs to the Chinese (CN) country code and has SAST listed as its manufacturer and owner. The satellite's payload shares the same name, Yunhai-3 02.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
4
Dry Mass
1300
Launch Mass
1500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
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Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yunhai-3 02
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SAST-3000
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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