Yunhai-2 Group 02

Yunhai-2 Group 02

• Type: Earth Science
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Yunhai-2 is a constellation of Chinese military meteorological satellites.

Reportedly the satellites use Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) to collect atmospheric data for weather prediction and for ionosphere, climate, and gravity research.

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 114 rockets, including 114 orbital launch attempts, while Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 225 rocket launches.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2D/YZ-3

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.

The YZ-3 variant includes a YZ-3 upper stage able to push satellites into higher orbits.

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.