Shi Jian 7

Carried Shijian-7 (also designated Tansuo-2), a Chinese experimental satellite, from Jiuquan into sun-synchronous orbit to test maneuvering, inspection and formation-flying technologies.

Outcome

Success

Orbit

SSO

Sun-synchronous orbit

Payload to orbit

1 T (est.)

Flight

6th

of 101 Long March 2D flights

Date and time

5 July 2005, 22:40 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

Government/Top Secret

International designator

2005-024

Launches in 2005

27th of 56

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