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YAOGAN-43 01H (60465)
COSPAR: 2024-148H | Alt Name: Yaogan 43-01-08
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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
60465
International Designator
2024-148H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:09:22 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
311.29°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
132.73°
Period
94.23 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-43 01H
Alternative Name
Yaogan 43-01-08
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60465U 24148H 26200.67317611 .00003885 00000+0 13924-3 0 9997
2 60465 34.9921 311.2932 0006800 132.7324 227.3965 15.28162175107165
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite YAOGAN-43 01H (OBJECT_ID: 2024-148H) was launched on August 16, 2024, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle. It is owned by ZZB and manufactured by SAST in China. The satellite measures 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters, has a dry mass of 300 kg, and was launched at the same weight. Its shape consists of a box with two panels. Power for the satellite is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The purpose and mission details are currently unknown.
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 08 xing
Purpose
?
Mission
?
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
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