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YAOGAN-43 01G (60464)
COSPAR: 2024-148G | Alt Name: Yaogan 43-01-07
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 16, 2024
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
XSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60464
International Designator
2024-148G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:12:22 GMT
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
302.59°
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Argument of Perigee
83.32°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-43 01G
Alternative Name
Yaogan 43-01-07
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60464U 24148G 26200.63359816 .00003375 00000+0 11387-3 0 9990
2 60464 35.0041 302.5935 0005210 83.3239 276.8071 15.30198940107254
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-43 01G satellite, also known as Yaogan 43-01-07, was launched on August 16, 2024, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSC) using the Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by ZZB and manufactured by SAST in China. It has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, indicating an extended structure possibly for solar arrays or antennas. With a dry mass of 300 kg, it matches its launch mass. Its shape is described as a box with two panels. The satellite's power comes from solar arrays and batteries, though specific details about its mission and purpose are not provided in the data.
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 43 hao 01 zu 07 xing
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SAST
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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