China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 2DLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Long March 2D | Shijian 10
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 172nd launch · 4th this year · humanity's 5,552nd orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Apr 5, 17:38 – Apr 5, 17:38 UTC
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Shijian-10
Shijian-10 is a retrievable satellite that will perform 19 experiments in low earth orbit over 15 days before returning to earth. The experiments onboard include the Soret Coefficient in Crude Oil (SCCO) experiments, as well as experiments on radiation, combustion, and biology. Due to the short lifespan and retrievable design the craft will not be encapsulated within a fairing and will be powered by chemical batteries instead of solar panels.
Earth Science · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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Pad — Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
137 launches from this pad · 294 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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