Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
Haiyang-2B
HaiYang (ocean), abbreviated HY, is a series of marine remote sensing satellites developed and operated by China since 2002. As of September 2018, four satellites were launched and four more are planned. The HaiYang series is operated by NSOAS (National Satellite Ocean Application Service), a subordinate agency of the State Oceanic Administration.
Payloads: 1
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Tangguo Guan
Tangguo Guan or Candy Jar is a small communications payload owned by online retailer AliBaba to be used to send promotional messages to shoppers' mobile phones.
The payload is powered by solar cells and apparently remains intentionally attached to the launch vehicle's upper stage. The payload box is reported to have a weight of 20 or 29 kg.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 29.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Location
LC-9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, China
Stats
2018
82nd orbital launch attempt
Long March 4B
31st mission
2nd mission of 2018
30th successful mission
11th consecutive successful mission