Photo: Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences · CC BY 4.0
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 4B
- Vehicle
- Long March 4B
- Reusable
- no
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MissionEarth Science · SSO
Earth Science · SSO
What it put in orbit8 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAOGAN-5 2008-064A | Payload | re-entered 2014-09-02 | |
| CZ-4B R/B 2008-064B | Rocket body | re-entered 2011-12-06 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2008-064C | Debris | re-entered 2015-03-30 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2008-064D | Debris | re-entered 2015-02-09 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2008-064E | Debris | re-entered 2011-11-11 | |
| YAOGAN-5 DEB 2008-064F | Debris | re-entered 2010-05-08 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2008-064G | Debris | re-entered 2014-10-27 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2008-064H | Debris | re-entered 2015-03-10 |
COSPAR ID 2008-064. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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