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Shiyan 6, Jiading-1 (OKW-1) & others

Long March 2D

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
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Mission


Shiyan 6, Jiading-1 (OKW-1) & others

  • Type: Government/Top Secret
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Launch Cost: $30,000,000

Shiyan 6 is the main payload of the launch and is reported to be used for “space environment measurements and related technical tests”. It was launched along with 4 small satellites, among which are a China’s first privately designed low Earth orbit communications satellite Jiading-1 and China’s first software-based satellite Tianzhi-1.

Location


Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China

Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603) has witnessed the launch of 116 rockets, including 116 orbital launch attempts, while Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 232 rocket launches.

Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)

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.

Long March 2D

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.

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