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Yaogan Weixing 6

Long March 2C

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
Success

Mission


Yaogan Weixing 6

  • Type: Earth Science
  • Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Chinese Earth observation satellite, likely also used for military reconnaissance

Location


Launch Complex 7

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China

Launch Complex 7 has witnessed the launch of 32 rockets, including 32 orbital launch attempts, while Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 134 rocket launches.

Launch Complex 7

Rocket


China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2C

The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.

Long March 2C

Agency


China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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