CASC Long March 2C Shi Jian 8
Long March 2C
Status
Success
Date
9 SEP 2006
07:00
Launch Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission Overview
SJ 8 (Shijian 8) is a recoverable satellite based on the FSW type reentry vehicle, which is used to expose 215 kilograms of seeds of plants and fungus to the space environment. It was recovered after several weeks. Once the space-bred seeds are recovered, the Ministry of Agriculture organized research institutions to develop new seeds featuring high yield, good quality and high efficiency.
Rocket
Long March 2C
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
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