December 1, 2008 4:42 am
Yaogan Weixing 4
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Long March 2D
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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Chinese Earth observation satellite, likely also used for military reconnaissance
Launch Overview
Window Open
04:42 UTC
Window Close
04:42 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 1, 2008 · 04:42 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Yaogan Weixing 4
Rocket
Long March 2D
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Chinese Earth observation satellite, likely also used for military reconnaissance
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Launch Overview
Window Open
04:42 UTC
Window Close
04:42 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 1, 2008 · 04:42 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Yaogan Weixing 4
Rocket
Long March 2D
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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