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Tianhui 4

Long March 2D

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
Success

Rocket Launch Video

Mission

Tianhui 4

  • Type: Earth Science
  • Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
  • Launch Cost: $30,000,000

Chinese cartography satellite, details TBD.

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 125 rockets, including 125 orbital launch attempts. While Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 252 rocket launches.

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).

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.

Learn more about the 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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Ken & Judy
Ken & Judy
3 years ago

They just keep coming no indication what is being launched .?

Ken & Judy
Ken & Judy
Reply to  Ken & Judy
3 years ago

P.S any webcast coverage of the launch.?

Ken & Judy
Ken & Judy
Reply to  Ken & Judy
3 years ago

P.S.S looks like its a winner of a launch maybe next time it will be web casted.?