YAOGAN 9A

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YAOGAN 9A is classified as:

• Yaogan
• Experimental
• Earth resources

NORAD ID: 36413
Int'l Code: 2010-009A
Perigee: 878.1 km
Apogee: 1,316.3 km
Inclination: 63.4 °
Period: 107.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 7468 km
RCS: 2.866 m² (large)
Launch date: March 5, 2010
Source: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China (JSC)

Yaogan 9 is the newest member of a series of satellites believed to harbor optical and radar military reconnaissance capabilities. According to state media, the satellite would be used to conduct scientific experiment[s], carry out surveys on land resources, forecast grain output and help with natural disaster-reduction and prevention endeavor.

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1 36413U 10009A   18321.42433968 -.00000057  00000-0  43323-4 0  9993
2 36413  63.3969 298.8148 0293360   5.9988 354.4444 13.45182578427631

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC