Chinese Shiyan-10 satellite fails in orbit after successful launch
Source: NASA Spaceflight
Date Published: 09/28/2021
China launched the Shiyan-10 satellite on a Long March 3B/E rocket at 8:20 UTC on September 27, lifting off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The name and purpose of the payload were not confirmed before the launch, however, an object was cataloged in orbit a few hours after the launch, confirming it reached orbit.