Long March 2C | Shi Jian 8
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 2C · Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 36th launch · 2nd this year · humanity's 4,789th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Sep 9, 07:00 – Sep 9, 07:00 UTC
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Shi Jian 8
SJ 8 (Shijian 8) is a recoverable satellite based on the FSW type reentry vehicle, which is used to expose 215 kilograms of seeds of plants and fungus to the space environment. It was recovered after several weeks. Once the space-bred seeds are recovered, the Ministry of Agriculture organized research institutions to develop new seeds featuring high yield, good quality and high efficiency.
Earth Science · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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Pad — Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
137 launches from this pad · 292 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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