Shijian 12

China's Long March 2D launched Shijian-12, a technology-demonstration satellite from Jiuquan used to test in-orbit inspection, proximity operations, and other experimental payloads for the Chinese space program.

Outcome

Success

Payload to orbit

1 T (est.)

Flight

12th

of 101 Long March 2D flights

Date and time

15 June 2010, 01:39 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

Unknown

International designator

2010-027

Launches in 2010

29th of 74

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