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Long March 2C | Shi Jian 8
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Successful

Shi Jian 8

Long March 2C

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LAUNCH SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission

SJ 8 (Shijian 8) is a recoverable satellite based on the FSW type reentry vehicle, which is used to expose 215 kilograms of seeds of plants and fungus to the space environment. It was recovered after several weeks. Once the space-bred seeds are recovered, the Ministry of Agriculture organized research institutions to develop new seeds featuring high yield, good quality and high efficiency.

Launch vehicle
Long March 2C
Mission type
Earth Science
Destination orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Launch pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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Long March 2C
Launch vehicle

Long March 2C

The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.

Height
42 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Stages
2
Recorded launches
64
First flight
1982-09-09

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Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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