Yaogan 23 — pass prediction & tasking

Yaogan 23 is a SAR satellite operated by Chinese Ministry of National Defense in sso orbit at roughly 503 km altitude (NORAD 40305, COSPAR 2014-071A).

Operator: Chinese Ministry of National Defense

Frequently asked questions

When does Yaogan 23 pass over my location?

Use PassPrediction's pass search to compute Yaogan 23's upcoming overpasses over any area of interest, with elevation, off-nadir angle, and ascending/descending node.

What orbit is Yaogan 23 in?

Yaogan 23 is in sso orbit at about 503 km, inclination 97°.

Who operates Yaogan 23?

Yaogan 23 is operated by Chinese Ministry of National Defense.

What is Yaogan 23's NORAD ID?

Yaogan 23 is cataloged as NORAD 40305 (COSPAR 2014-071A).

Verify on a reference tracker

Cross-check NORAD 40305 / COSPAR 2014-071A against an independent satellite catalog:

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