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YAOGAN-43 02F (60950)
COSPAR: 2024-156F | Alt Name: Yaogan 43-02-06
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 2024
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
XSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60950
International Designator
2024-156F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:12:10 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
34.99°
Right Ascension
353.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
287.77°
Period
94.55 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-43 02F
Alternative Name
Yaogan 43-02-06
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60950U 24156F 26200.75845683 .00004235 00000+0 17699-3 0 9992
2 60950 34.9947 353.0267 0001628 287.7748 72.2789 15.23049577104412
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-43 02F satellite, also known as Yaogan 43-02-06, was launched by China on September 3, 2024, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Chang Zheng 4B launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 5 meters and has a dry mass and launch mass of 300 kilograms each. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels. Manufactured by SAST, it belongs to the ZZB owner and its mission details remain undisclosed.
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 02 zu 06 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
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