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Ziyuan-1 02C
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
03:26:00
Thursday December 22, 2011
Mission Details
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Ziyuan-1 02C
ZY-1 02C is a Chinese Earth observation satellite similar to the Chinese-Brazilian CBERS 2B / ZY-1 02B but features only Chinese instruments. The primary objective is to acquire high-resolution panchromatic and multispectral imagery for land resource surveys, disaster monitoring, forestry, and ecological monitoring.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
1 Payload
2,100 kilograms
Rocket
Agency
CASCPrice
$64.68 million
Rocket
Height: 46.97m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 4,200 kg
GTO: 1,500 kg
Liftoff Thrust
2,993 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 3.8m
Height: 11.74m
Stages
3
Launch Site
Stats
Long March 4B
16th
Mission
3rd
Mission of 2011
2011
82nd
Orbital launch attempt