YAOGAN 9C

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YAOGAN 9C is classified as:

• Yaogan
• Experimental
• Earth resources

NORAD ID: 36415
Int'l Code: 2010-009C
Perigee: 860.6 km
Apogee: 1,333.6 km
Inclination: 63.4 °
Period: 107.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 7468 km
RCS: 2.7373 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 36415U 10009C   19204.12219462 -.00000147  00000-0 -70531-4 0  9996
2 36415  63.3962  21.7261 0316674   6.8442 353.6763 13.45190502460946

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC