Status
Success
Shiyan 9
Launch Time
Thu Mar 11, 2021 17:51 UTC
Thu Mar 11, 2021 17:51 UTC
Rocket
CASC
Status: Active
Liftoff Thrust: 7,128 kN
Payload to LEO: 12,000 kg
Payload to GTO: 7,000 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 4
Rocket Height: 58.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 4.2 m
Fairing Height: 12.4 m
Mission Details
Shiyan 9
Unknown satellite purported for "new technology validation".
The lack of public information has lead to the suspicion, that this satellite has a military mission.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 6,300 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
LC-201, Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, China
Stats
2021
20th orbital launch attempt
Long March 7
4th mission
1st mission of 2021
3rd successful mission
1st consecutive successful mission