Chuangxin 3A (02)

Long March 2D carried Shiyan-6 (02), an experimental Chinese satellite officially described for space-environment and technology research, from Jiuquan into sun-synchronous orbit; Western analysts believe the Shiyan-6 series may also serve a reconnaissance role.

Outcome

Success

Orbit

SSO

Sun-synchronous orbit

Payload to orbit

1 T (est.)

Flight

48th

of 101 Long March 2D flights

Date and time

4 July 2020, 23:44 UTC

Rocket

Long March 2D

Builder

CASC

Launch site

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

Payload

Technology

International designator

2020-043

Launches in 2020

48th of 114

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