6 November 2004, 03:10 UTC

Zi Yuan 2-3

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

Drawing of the Long March 4B for Zi Yuan 2-3

Orbited Ziyuan 2-3, a Chinese low-Earth-orbit imaging satellite used for both civilian mapping and military reconnaissance purposes, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: LEO; Low Earth orbit
Payload to orbit: 1.5 T
Flight: 8th; of 58 Long March 4B flights

Date and time: 6 November 2004, 03:10 UTC
Rocket: Long March 4B
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 7, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Earth Science
International designator: 2004-044
Launches in 2004: 45th of 54

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