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Shiyan 9 (XJY-6-02)
Long March 7A
Historical mission record
This page records Long March 7A | Shiyan 9 (XJY-6-02) and its reported outcome: Launch Successful. The date above is a historical record.
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Launch time update based on single rumor source, accuracy unknown.
Update ↗Added launch based on rocket roll-out and local road closure notices. Launch time TBD.
Mission status
Launch Successful
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LAUNCH SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Mission
Unknown Chinese "technological validation" satellite; rumored to be new optical observation satellite in GEO.
- Launch vehicle
- Long March 7A
- Mission type
- Government/Top Secret
- Destination orbit
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit
- Launch pad
- 201
- Provider
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The vehicle
Published configuration and flight history.
Launch vehicle
Long March 7A
- Recorded launches
- 14
- First flight
- 2020-03-16
Recorded timing
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Launch site & orbit
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
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