Yaogan-31-04

Long March 4C launched a trio of Yaogan-31-04 satellites from Jiuquan into low Earth orbit. Officially described as ocean and environmental survey satellites, the Yaogan-31 series is widely assessed to conduct maritime reconnaissance, including tracking fishing vessels.

Outcome

Success

Payload to orbit

1.5 T (est.)

Flight

32nd

of 60 Long March 4C flights

Date and time

13 March 2021, 02:19 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

Unknown

International designator

2021-020

Launches in 2021

21st of 146

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