November 9, 2011 3:21 am
Yaogan 12 & Tianxun-1
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Long March 4B
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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Yaogan 12 is a Chinese Earth observation satellite, likely also used for military reconnaissance. Tianxun-1 is a Chinese microsatellite built by the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Earth observation with maximum resolution of 30 metres.
Launch Overview
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Lift Off
Nov 9, 2011 · 03:21 UTC
Launch Facility
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 9
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Yaogan 12 & Tianxun-1
Rocket
Long March 4B
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Yaogan 12 is a Chinese Earth observation satellite, likely also used for military reconnaissance. Tianxun-1 is a Chinese microsatellite built by the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Earth observation with maximum resolution of 30 metres.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Complex 9
Launch Overview
Window Open
03:21 UTC
Window Close
03:21 UTC
Lift Off
Nov 9, 2011 · 03:21 UTC
Launch Facility
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 9
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Yaogan 12 & Tianxun-1
Rocket
Long March 4B
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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