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Yunyao-1 37 (62729)
COSPAR: 2025-013A | Alt Name: OBJECT A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 2025
Launch Site
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Launch Pad
Site 95A
Launch Vehicle
Ceres-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62729
International Designator
2025-013A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:23:18 GMT
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Inclination
97.64°
Right Ascension
20.68°
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Argument of Perigee
173.69°
Period
93.69 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
Yunyao-1 37
Alternative Name
OBJECT A
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
Yunyao Aerospace
Country
China
Constellation
Yunyao-1
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Major Events
Launched on 2025-01-20; expected to operate until at least 2030
Latest TLEs
1 62729U 25013A 26200.80785163 .00017788 00000+0 49376-3 0 9997
2 62729 97.6398 20.6828 0009415 173.6914 186.4450 15.36925685 82969
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Yunyao-1 37 satellite is a CubeSat designed for atmospheric data collection through GNSS radio occultation for meteorological applications. It was launched on January 20, 2025 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Ceres-1 launch vehicle. The satellite has a mass of 50 kg and measures 0.3 meters in length, diameter, and span.
The Yunyao-1 37 is equipped with a GNSS occultation payload that allows it to collect atmospheric data, which will be used for meteorological applications. It uses solar panels as its power source and has three-axis stabilization through an onboard attitude control system (ADCS). The satellite is made of aluminum and composite materials and is expected to operate until at least 2030.
The Yunyao-1 37 is part of the Yunyao-1 constellation, which includes several other satellites launched simultaneously. Its manufacturer is Yunyao Aerospace, a Chinese company involved in private spaceflight activities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Cube
Radar Cross Section
0.1
Visual Magnitude
6
Color
Silver
Material Composition
Aluminum and composite materials
Technical Details
Payload
GNSS occultation payload
Purpose
Meteorological data collection
Mission
Collect atmospheric data through GNSS radio occultation for meteorological applications
Manufacturer
Yunyao Aerospace
Life Expectancy
Expected operational until at least 2030
Bus
YY-1
Configuration
CubeSat
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
GNSS occultation payload for atmospheric data collection
Power System
Solar panels
ADCS
Three-axis stabilization
Transmitter Frequency
Not specified
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Next Pass
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