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YIJIAN
Chinese Satellite (Mission Details Limited) · CASC (China)
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Yijian, a Chinese satellite launched in 2016 whose designation translates roughly to 'One Sword' or 'A Single Sword.' Details of its specific mission and sensor payload have not been extensively publicized outside Chinese sources, consistent with the more opaque disclosure practices China applies to many of its smaller experimental and technology-demonstration satellites.
Its orbit
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
- Altitude
- 422–441 mi (680–710 km)
- Inclination
- 98.5°
- One orbit
- 98.5 minutes14.6 orbits a day
- NORAD ID
- 41899
- Int’l designator
- 2016-081B
- Launched
- 2016
Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.
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