YAOGAN 23

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YAOGAN 23 is classified as:

• Yaogan

NORAD ID: 40305
Int'l Code: 2014-071A
Perigee: 517.8 km
Apogee: 520.4 km
Inclination: 97.5 °
Period: 94.9 minutes
Semi major axis: 6890 km
RCS: Unknown
Launch date: November 14, 2014
Source: People's Republic of China (PRC)
Launch site: Taiyaun Space Center, China (TSC)

YAOGAN 23 satellite 'will mainly be used for scientific experiments, natural resource surveys, crop yield estimates and disaster relief', according to the state-run Xinhua news agency. Independent observers of the Chinese space program believe YAOGAN 23 is the newest member in a series of satellites supplying the Chinese military with reconnaissance imagery. The satellite may carry a synthetic aperture radar instrument that can see objects on the ground through cloud cover and in darkness.

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1 40305U 14071A   18322.86997755 +.00000660 +00000-0 +35799-4 0  9996
2 40305 097.4702 257.7019 0001925 061.0412 023.1188 15.17980505222263

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