MISSION NAME
FSW-1 4 & Freja
Status
Success
DATE
6 OCT 1992
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Launch Pad
Launch Area 2B
Description
Chinese reconnaissance satellite. The Freja magnetospheric research satellite was launched on 6 October 1992 as a "piggyback" payload on a Long March 2C (CZ-2C) rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China.
Long March 2C
Rocket Description
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.