# Yaogan 22

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q111471643](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471643)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/yaogan-22

## Summary
Yaogan 22 is a Chinese satellite launched on October 20, 2014, as part of the Yaogan satellites program. It was deployed using a Long March 4C rocket and identified by COSPAR ID 2014-063A.

## Key Facts
- Yaogan 22 is a Chinese satellite launched on October 20, 2014.
- It was deployed using a Long March 4C rocket.
- It belongs to the Yaogan satellites program.
- It has a COSPAR ID of 2014-063A.
- It has an internal SCN code of 40275.
- It is classified as an artificial satellite.
- It has a Wolfram Language entity code of Entity["Satellite", "40275"].

## FAQs
### Q: What is Yaogan 22?
A: Yaogan 22 is a Chinese satellite launched on October 20, 2014, as part of the Yaogan satellites program. It was deployed using a Long March 4C rocket.

### Q: When and how was Yaogan 22 launched?
A: Yaogan 22 was launched on October 20, 2014, using a Long March 4C rocket as its launch vehicle.

### Q: What identifies Yaogan 22 in space?
A: Yaogan 22 has a COSPAR ID of 2014-063A and an internal SCN code of 40275 for identification purposes.

### Q: What type of satellite is Yaogan 22?
A: Yaogan 22 is classified as an artificial satellite, which is a human-made object put into orbit.

## Why It Matters
Yaogan 22 represents China's continued investment in satellite technology and space exploration capabilities. As part of the Yaogan satellite program, it contributes to China's growing presence in Earth observation and remote sensing applications. The Yaogan program generally serves various purposes including military surveillance, environmental monitoring, and disaster management, though specific operational details are often not publicly disclosed. The successful launch of Yaogan 22 demonstrates China's proficiency with Long March 4C rockets, a reliable orbital carrier rocket in China's space fleet. This launch continues China's pattern of developing domestic space technologies to reduce reliance on foreign space capabilities.

## Notable For
- Part of the Yaogan satellites program, a series of Chinese Earth observation satellites
- Launched using a Long March 4C rocket, a Chinese orbital carrier rocket with 14 known sitelinks
- Assigned the COSPAR ID 2014-063A, indicating it was the first cataloged object launched on October 20, 2014

## Body
### Overview
Yaogan 22 is a Chinese satellite belonging to the Yaogan satellites program. It is classified as an artificial satellite, meaning it is a human-made object put into orbit.

### Technical Specifications
- COSPAR ID: 2014-063A
- SCN: 40275
- Launch date: October 20, 2014
- Launch vehicle: Long March 4C

### Identification and Classification
- Instance of: artificial satellite
- Part of: Yaogan satellites
- Wikidata description: satellite
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "40275"]

### Launch Context
Yaogan 22 was launched as part of China's broader satellite deployment efforts. The Long March 4C rocket has been used for numerous satellite launches, with 14 known sitelinks indicating its significant usage in China's space program. The artificial satellite class, which Yaogan 22 belongs to, has 142 known sitelinks, demonstrating the widespread application of this technology globally.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report