# Yaogan 31A

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q111470988](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111470988)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/yaogan-31a

## Summary
Yaogan 31A is a Chinese artificial satellite launched on April 10, 2018. It is part of the Yaogan satellite series and was deployed using a Long March 4C rocket.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: April 10, 2018.
- COSPAR ID: 2018-034A.
- Launch vehicle: Long March 4C.
- Aliases: YAOGAN-31 A.
- SCN value: 43275.
- Instance of: artificial satellite.
- Part of: Yaogan satellites.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Yaogan 31A?
A: Yaogan 31A is a Chinese artificial satellite, launched in 2018 as part of the Yaogan satellite series.

### Q: What rocket launched Yaogan 31A?
A: Yaogan 31A was launched aboard a Long March 4C rocket on April 10, 2018.

### Q: What is Yaogan 31A classified as?
A: Yaogan 31A is classified as an artificial satellite and is part of the broader Yaogan satellites program.

## Why It Matters
Yaogan 31A represents a significant component of China's dedicated Earth observation satellite constellation, the Yaogan series. These satellites are crucial for national security, providing capabilities for remote sensing, surveillance, and data collection. As part of this ongoing program, Yaogan 31A contributes to enhancing China's independent space-based intelligence, monitoring, and environmental assessment capabilities, supporting various civilian and governmental applications. Its launch demonstrates China's sustained investment in space technology and infrastructure.

## Notable For
- Having the specific Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 43275.
- Being designated with COSPAR ID 2018-034A.
- Being one of the satellites launched under the Yaogan 31 subgroup within the Yaogan constellation.
- Utilizing the Long March 4C launch vehicle for its deployment.
- Belonging to the Yaogan satellites series.

## Body
### Basic Information
- **Entity Name:** Yaogan 31A
- **Aliases:** YAOGAN-31 A
- **Launch Date:** April 10, 2018
- **COSPAR ID:** 2018-034A
- **SCN Value:** 43275
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "43275"]

### Technical Details
- **Instance Of:** Artificial satellite
- **Launch Vehicle:** Long March 4C (Chinese orbital carrier rocket)

### Classification & Membership
- **Part Of:** Yaogan satellites (series)
- **Related Class (Superclass):** Artificial satellite (human-made object put into an orbit) (sitelink_count: 142)
- **Related Class (Component):** Long March 4C (Chinese orbital carrier rocket) (sitelink_count: 14)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report