Shiyan 20C

Classified Chinese reconnaissance satellite launched from Jiuquan, reported as part of the Yaogan military remote-sensing program; Chinese authorities did not disclose the payload's specific designation or mission details.

Outcome

Success

Orbit

LEO

Low Earth orbit

Payload to orbit

1.3 T

Flight

46th

of 60 Long March 4C flights

Date and time

29 October 2022, 01:01 UTC

Rocket

Long March 4C

Builder

CASC

Launch site

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Government/Top Secret

International designator

2022-142

Launches in 2022

147th of 186

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