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Yunhai-1 01

Chinese meteorological satellite. Yunhai-1 01 was launched on November 11, 2016 aboard a Chang Zheng 2D from Jiuquan. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2016-068ANORAD 41857China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Yunhai 1-01
Common name
Yunhai-1 01
Payload designation
Yunhai-1 01 xing
International designator
2016-068A
NORAD catalog number
41857
GCAT identifier
S41857
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/856

Mission

Mission type
Meteorology
Use
Defense
Program
Yunhai-1
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Builder
Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (CASC 8th Acad)
Platform (bus)
Yunhai-1

Launch

Date
November 11, 2016 · 23:14 UTC
Launch record
2016-068Success
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LC603

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
775 km
Apogee
790 km
Inclination
98.51°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
February 2023

Size

Mass
800 kg
Dry mass
800 kg
Length
2.0 m
Diameter
1.50 m
Span
4.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q111471362 (CC0).