# Ziyuan 3-02

> Chinese Earth observation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q111471420](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471420)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ziyuan-3-02

## Summary
Ziyuan 3-02 is a Chinese Earth observation satellite launched in 2016 to provide high-resolution imagery for land resource mapping, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. It is part of the Ziyuan satellite series and operates under the Ministry of Land and Resources of China. Launched aboard a Long March 4B rocket, it supports civil and scientific applications.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: May 30, 2016, at 03:17:04 UTC.
- **COSPAR ID**: 2016-033A.
- **Operator**: Ministry of Land and Resources of the People's Republic of China.
- **Manufacturer**: China Academy of Space Technology.
- **Launch Vehicle**: Long March 4B (Y33 model) from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
- **Associated Satellites**: Deployed alongside ÑuSat 1 and ÑuSat 2 during the same launch.
- **Series**: Part of the Ziyuan satellite constellation for Earth observation.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Ziyuan 3-02 launched?
A: Ziyuan 3-02 was launched on May 30, 2016, at 03:17:04 UTC from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China.

### Q: What is the primary purpose of Ziyuan 3-02?
A: The satellite is designed for Earth observation, focusing on land resource surveying, environmental monitoring, and disaster response through high-resolution imaging.

### Q: Who operates Ziyuan 3-02?
A: It is operated by the Ministry of Land and Resources of the People's Republic of China.

## Why It Matters
Ziyuan 3-02 plays a critical role in China’s civilian Earth observation capabilities, providing data essential for urban planning, agricultural management, and disaster mitigation. As part of the broader Ziyuan series, it contributes to long-term environmental monitoring and sustainable development initiatives. Its high-resolution imaging technology enhances the accuracy of land use mapping and supports scientific research, underscoring its importance in both national and international Earth observation efforts. The satellite’s launch also demonstrated China’s advancing space technology and its commitment to leveraging space-based assets for public benefit.

## Notable For
- **High-Resolution Imaging**: Equipped to capture detailed Earth surface data for civil applications.
- **Simultaneous Deployment**: Launched with Argentina’s ÑuSat 1 and ÑuSat 2, showcasing international collaboration in space missions.
- **Series Contribution**: Extends the Ziyuan program’s mission to provide continuous and reliable Earth observation services.
- **Domestic Technology**: Developed and manufactured by the China Academy of Space Technology, highlighting domestic engineering capabilities.

## Body
### Launch Details
Ziyuan 3-02 was launched on May 30, 2016, at 03:17:04 UTC from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, China. The launch vehicle was a Long March 4B rocket (Y33 model), which also deployed the Argentine ÑuSat 1 and ÑuSat 2 satellites.

### Technical Specifications
- **COSPAR ID**: 2016-033A  
- **NORAD ID**: 41556  
- **Manufacturer**: China Academy of Space Technology  
- **Operator**: Ministry of Land and Resources of China  

### Mission Objectives
The satellite is tasked with:
- Conducting high-resolution land resource surveys.  
- Monitoring environmental changes and natural disasters.  
- Supporting agricultural planning and urban development.  

### Related Satellites
- **Ziyuan Series**: Part of a constellation focused on Earth observation, including predecessors like Ziyuan 3-01.  
- **ÑuSat 1 & 2**: Two Argentine satellites launched concurrently for technology demonstration and Earth imaging.  

### Identification
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "41556"]  
- **Wikidata Description**: Chinese Earth observation satellite

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report