9 March 2023, 22:41 UTC

Tianhui-6 A/B

Long March 4CTaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Drawing of the Long March 4C for Tianhui-6 A/B

Launched the Tianhui-6 A and B twin cartography satellites to sun-synchronous orbit from Taiyuan for geographic mapping, land-resource surveys and scientific experiments.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: SSO; Sun-synchronous orbit
Payload to orbit: 2.1 T (est.)
Flight: 49th; of 60 Long March 4C flights

Date and time: 9 March 2023, 22:41 UTC
Rocket: Long March 4C
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Earth Science
International designator: 2023-030
Launches in 2023: 34th of 223

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