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About this launch
Chinese Earth observation satellite likely also used for military reconnaissance
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padTaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- Site
- Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Rocket and boosterLong March 4C
- Vehicle
- Long March 4C
Long March 4C: specs, record and next flights → CASC: all its launches →
MissionGovernment/Top Secret · SSO
Government/Top Secret · SSO
What it put in orbit7 catalogued objects, 1 of them satellites
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAOGAN-3 2007-055A | Payload | 593 × 595 km · 97.8° | Globe |
| CZ-4C R/B 2007-055B | Rocket body | re-entered 2023-11-27 | |
| CZ-4C DEB 2007-055C | Debris | re-entered 2026-10-11 | |
| CZ-4C DEB 2007-055D | Debris | 581 × 862 km · 97.8° | Globe |
| CZ-4C DEB 2007-055E | Debris | re-entered 2010-09-30 | |
| CZ-4C DEB 2007-055F | Debris | 560 × 752 km · 97.9° | Globe |
| CZ-4C DEB 2007-055G | Debris | re-entered 2016-02-07 |
COSPAR ID 2007-055. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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