2006

2006 · China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Shi Jian 6C & 6D

successLong March 4B | Shi Jian 6C & 6D

It was announced that the two satellites had a design life of at least two years, and would be used to probe the space environment, radiation and its effects, record space physical environment parameters, and conduct other related space experiments.

Overview

Date / time
October 23, 2006 at 11:34 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Launch Complex 7
Mission
Shi Jian 6C & 6D
Mission type
Navigation
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit

Payloads deployed · 2