LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Tue Apr 05 2016
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Shijian-10
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(5:38 PM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(5:38 PM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(5:38 PM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
No Recovery Specified
Rocket Details
Name:
Long March 2DDescription:
The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Earth Science
- Shijian-10 is a retrievable satellite that will perform 19 experiments in low earth orbit over 15 days before returning to earth. The experiments onboard include the Soret Coefficient in Crude Oil (SCCO) experiments, as well as experiments on radiation, combustion, and biology. Due to the short lifespan and retrievable design the craft will not be encapsulated within a fairing and will be powered by chemical batteries instead of solar panels.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Jiuquan, People's Republic of China
Pad
Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)