Photo: Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences · CC BY 4.0
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About this launch
Zi Yuan 2-3 was a low earth orbit digital imaging spacecraft used by the Chinese government, probably for both civilian and military reconnaissance purposes..
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 orbit7 catalogued objects, 1 of them satellites
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| JB-3 3 (ZY 2C) 2004-044A | Payload | 482 × 529 km · 97.3° | Globe |
| CZ-4B R/B 2004-044B | Rocket body | re-entered 2013-01-02 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2004-044C | Debris | re-entered 2014-02-14 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2004-044D | Debris | re-entered 2013-12-16 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2004-044E | Debris | re-entered 2014-02-05 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2004-044F | Debris | re-entered 2013-06-03 | |
| CZ-4B DEB 2004-044G | Debris | re-entered 2012-08-18 |
COSPAR ID 2004-044. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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