September 8, 2004 11:14 pm
Shi Jian 6A & 6B
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Long March 4B
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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It was announced that the two satellites had a design life of at least two years, and would be used to probe the space environment, radiation and its effects, record space physical environment parameters, and conduct other related space experiments.
Launch Overview
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23:14 UTC
Window Close
23:14 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 8, 2004 · 23:14 UTC
Launch Facility
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 7
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Shi Jian 6A & 6B
Rocket
Long March 4B
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
It was announced that the two satellites had a design life of at least two years, and would be used to probe the space environment, radiation and its effects, record space physical environment parameters, and conduct other related space experiments.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Complex 7
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:14 UTC
Window Close
23:14 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 8, 2004 · 23:14 UTC
Launch Facility
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 7
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Shi Jian 6A & 6B
Rocket
Long March 4B
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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