Status
Success
Shijian-6C & 6D
Launch Time
Mon Oct 23, 2006 23:34 UTC
Mon Oct 23, 2006 23:34 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
Shijian-6C & 6D
The SJ 6 (Shi Jian 6) series consisted of pairs of technology satellites, which were reported to be used to probe the space environment, radiation and its effects, record space physical environment parameters, and conduct other related space experiments.
The two satellites were built by the Shanghai Academy of Space Flight Technology and Dongfanghong Satellite Company under subcontract to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Reportedly the CAST968 platform was used. The scientific instruments aboard the satellites were mainly manufactured by the China Electronics Technology Corporation. A design life of at least two years was announced.
Payloads: 2
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Location
LC-7, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, China
Stats
2006
49th orbital launch attempt
Long March 4B
9th mission
1st mission of 2006
9th successful mission