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 padJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- Site
- Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Rocket and boosterLong March 2D
- Vehicle
- Long March 2D
- Reusable
- no
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MissionEarth Science · SSO
Earth Science · SSO
What it put in orbit4 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-4 2008-061A | Payload | 608 × 629 km · 97.9° | Globe |
| YAOGAN-4 DEB 2008-061B | Debris | 627 × 926 km · 97.8° | Globe |
| YAOGAN-4 DEB 2008-061C | Debris | 628 × 965 km · 97.8° | Globe |
| YAOGAN-4 DEB 2008-061D | Debris | re-entered 2021-09-11 |
COSPAR ID 2008-061. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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