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Long March 2D | Shijian 19

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · Long March 2D · Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 484th launch · 32nd this year · humanity's 6,770th orbital launch attempt

T− --:--:--September 27, 2024 · 10:30 UTCAdd to calendar
Success

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Sep 27, 10:22 – Sep 27, 11:02 UTC

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Shijian 19

Shijian 19 is a Chinese recoverable satellite for hoisting various scientific experiments in microgravity. Unlike previous similar Chinese satellites, the return capsule can be reused up to 15 times and can carry about 500 kg of recoverable payload, as well as 200 kg of unrecoverable payload. This type of satellite can be flown in a short term configuration powered by batteries or in a long term configuration with solar arrays.

Biology · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

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  • Launch success.

    Cosmic_Penguin · 9/27/2024 · source

  • Adding launch per NOTAMs; Launch vehicle and payload identities uncertain.

    Cosmic_Penguin · 9/22/2024 · source

Pad — Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Local pad time: Sep 27, 6:30 PM GMT+8

137 launches from this pad · 291 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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