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 orbit3 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-7 2009-069A | Payload | 618 × 652 km · 98.0° | Globe |
| YAOGAN-7 DEB 2009-069B | Debris | 632 × 927 km · 97.8° | Globe |
| YAOGAN-7 DEB 2009-069C | Debris | 634 × 970 km · 98.0° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2009-069. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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