September 9, 2006 7:00 am
Shi Jian 8
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Long March 2C
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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SJ 8 (Shijian 8) is a recoverable satellite based on the FSW type reentry vehicle, which is used to expose 215 kilograms of seeds of plants and fungus to the space environment. It was recovered after several weeks. Once the space-bred seeds are recovered, the Ministry of Agriculture organized research institutions to develop new seeds featuring high yield, good quality and high efficiency.
Launch Overview
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07:00 UTC
Window Close
07:00 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 9, 2006 · 07:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Shi Jian 8
Rocket
Long March 2C
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
SJ 8 (Shijian 8) is a recoverable satellite based on the FSW type reentry vehicle, which is used to expose 215 kilograms of seeds of plants and fungus to the space environment. It was recovered after several weeks. Once the space-bred seeds are recovered, the Ministry of Agriculture organized research institutions to develop new seeds featuring high yield, good quality and high efficiency.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Launch Overview
Window Open
07:00 UTC
Window Close
07:00 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 9, 2006 · 07:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Shi Jian 8
Rocket
Long March 2C
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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