October 20, 1996 7:20 am
Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)
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Long March 2D
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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The FSW-2 (Fanhui Shi Weixing) or JB-1B series was the second series of chinese recoverable satellites. These satellites feature cameras for Earth observation.
Launch Overview
Window Open
07:20 UTC
Window Close
07:20 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 20, 1996 · 07:20 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 2B
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Corporation
Payload
Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)
Rocket
Long March 2D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The FSW-2 (Fanhui Shi Weixing) or JB-1B series was the second series of chinese recoverable satellites. These satellites feature cameras for Earth observation.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Corporation
Launch Area 2B
Launch Overview
Window Open
07:20 UTC
Window Close
07:20 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 20, 1996 · 07:20 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 2B
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Corporation
Payload
Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)
Rocket
Long March 2D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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