Photo: Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences · CC BY 4.0
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About this launch
The satellite is China's first operational civilian remote-sensing satellite, specifically designed for the Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR).
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 · LEO
Earth Science · LEO
What it put in orbit10 catalogued objects, 2 of them satellites
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBERS 2 (ZY 1B) 2003-049A | Payload | 768 × 770 km · 98.8° | Globe |
| CHUANGXIN 1 (CX-1) 2003-049B | Payload | 721 × 739 km · 98.5° | Globe |
| CZ-4B R/B 2003-049C | Rocket body | 675 × 742 km · 98.7° | Globe |
| CZ-4B DEB 2003-049D | Debris | 676 × 847 km · 98.8° | Globe |
| CZ-4B DEB 2003-049E | Debris | 619 × 712 km · 98.5° | Globe |
| CZ-4 DEB 2003-049F | Debris | 798 × 1050 km · 98.8° | Globe |
| CZ-4 DEB 2003-049G | Debris | re-entered 2023-02-09 | |
| CZ-4 DEB 2003-049H | Debris | 373 × 397 km · 98.6° | Globe |
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COSPAR ID 2003-049. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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