Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)
Long March 2D
China Aerospace Corporation
Launch Status
SuccessMission
Fanhui Shi Weixing (17)
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $30,000,000
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.
Location
Launch Area 2B
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
Launch Area 2B has witnessed the launch of 26 rockets, including 26 orbital launch attempts, while Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 222 rocket launches.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2D
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.
