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 2C
- Vehicle
- Long March 2C
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MissionEarth Science · SSO
Earth Science · SSO
What it put in orbit10 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAOGAN-6 2009-021A | Payload | re-entered 2025-06-17 | |
| CZ-2C R/B 2009-021B | Rocket body | re-entered 2014-12-14 | |
| CZ-2C DEB 2009-021C | Debris | re-entered 2012-04-01 | |
| CZ-2C DEB 2009-021D | Debris | re-entered 2009-12-08 | |
| CZ-2C DEB 2009-021E | Debris | re-entered 2009-11-21 | |
| CZ-2C DEB 2009-021F | Debris | re-entered 2012-08-26 | |
| YAOGAN-6 DEB 2009-021G | Debris | re-entered 2014-11-19 | |
| YAOGAN-6 DEB 2009-021H | Debris | re-entered 2014-10-13 |
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| YAOGAN-6 DEB 2009-021J | Debris | re-entered 2014-10-13 | |
| YAOGAN-6 DEB 2009-021K | Debris | re-entered 2015-01-13 |
COSPAR ID 2009-021. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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