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China Aerospace Corporation Shi Jian 4 Long March 3A

Launch Status
Success

About the Shi Jian 4 Mission

Mission details for Shi Jian 4
TypePlanetary Science
OrbitElliptical Orbit

SJ 4 (Shi Jian 4) was a satellite to monitor the space radiation environment and its effects in an elliptical orbit.

Launch Pad & Location

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Launch statistics for Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launches126
Orbital Launch Attempts126
Total Launches242

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.

CASC Long March 3A Rocket

Rocket specifications for CASC Long March 3A
Length52.5 m
Diameter3.4 m
Stages1-3
Launch Mass240.0 T
Takeoff Thrust2,962.0 kN
Apogee40,000.0 km
GTO Capacity2,300 kg
Maiden Flight2/8/1994

Learn more about the CASC Long March 3A Rocket

About China Aerospace Corporation

Launch statistics for China Aerospace Corporation
Total Launches27
Successful24
Failed3
Consecutive Success15

Learn more about China Aerospace Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A Shi Jian 4 launch scheduled?

The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A Shi Jian 4 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A Shi Jian 4 mission launch from?

The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A rocket launched from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.

What rocket was used for the Shi Jian 4 mission?

The Shi Jian 4 mission launched aboard a China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.

What weather conditions could have delayed the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A Shi Jian 4 launch?

The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A Shi Jian 4 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.

How can I get updates if the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A Shi Jian 4 launch was delayed?

This page was updated in real-time with the latest China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Shi Jian 4 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official China Aerospace Corporation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.

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