# Yaogan 1

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q18819750](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18819750)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/yaogan-1

## Summary
Yaogan 1 is an artificial satellite launched on April 26, 2006. It is a component of the Yaogan satellites group and was deployed using a Long March 4C carrier rocket. The object is tracked internationally under the designator 2006-015A and the Satellite Catalog Number 29092.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** Artificial satellite (human-made object put into an orbit).
- **Launch Date:** April 26, 2006.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Long March 4C (Chinese orbital carrier rocket).
- **COSPAR ID:** 2006-015A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 29092.
- **Alias:** RSS-1.
- **Part Of:** Yaogan satellites.
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/121p6367.
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "29092"].

## FAQs
### Q: When was Yaogan 1 launched?
A: Yaogan 1 was launched on April 26, 2006.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Yaogan 1?
A: The satellite was launched using a Long March 4C, which is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket.

### Q: What is the international designator (COSPAR ID) for Yaogan 1?
A: The COSPAR ID for Yaogan 1 is 2006-015A.

### Q: Is Yaogan 1 related to other satellites?
A: Yes, it is part of the Yaogan satellites group.

## Why It Matters
Yaogan 1 serves as a specific entry in the global catalog of artificial satellites, identifiable by its unique COSPAR ID (2006-015A) and Satellite Catalog Number (29092). As a distinct instance of a human-made object placed into orbit, it represents a data point in the history of space exploration and satellite deployment. Its association with the Long March 4C launch vehicle links it to the timeline of Chinese orbital carrier rocket operations. The existence of specific identifiers, such as the Wolfram Language Entity Code and Google Knowledge Graph ID, highlights its recognition within structured data systems and academic databases.

## Notable For
- Being an instance of an artificial satellite.
- Its specific tracking identifiers: COSPAR ID 2006-015A and SCN 29092.
- Being launched aboard the Long March 4C.
- Being a member of the Yaogan satellites group.
- Having the alias "RSS-1".

## Body
### Identity and Classification
Yaogan 1 is classified as an artificial satellite, defined as a human-made object put into an orbit. In addition to its primary designation, it carries the alias **RSS-1**. It is categorized as part of the broader **Yaogan satellites** group.

### Launch and Orbital Data
The satellite was successfully launched on **April 26, 2006**. The launch was facilitated by the **Long March 4C**, a class of Chinese orbital carrier rockets.

Detailed specifications regarding its orbital parameters are tracked under:
- **COSPAR ID:** 2006-015A
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 29092

### Database and Entity Recognition
Yaogan 1 is recognized across multiple knowledge systems. Its **Google Knowledge Graph ID** is `/g/121p6367`. In the Wolfram Language, it is represented by the entity code `Entity["Satellite", "29092"]`. Wikidata descriptions and structured properties confirm its classification and launch details, citing sitelinks and academic references.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report