Shijian 6G & Shijian 6H

Launched the Shijian-6 04 satellite pair (SJ-6G and SJ-6H) from Taiyuan for China, intended to replace the Shijian-6 Group 03 satellites launched in 2008. The pair reportedly conducts electronic intelligence technology tests.

Outcome

Success

Payload to orbit

1.4 T (est.)

Flight

13th

of 58 Long March 4B flights

Date and time

6 October 2010, 00:49 UTC

Rocket

Long March 4B

Builder

CASC

Launch site

Launch Complex 7, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Payload

Government/Top Secret

International designator

2010-051

Launches in 2010

53rd of 74

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