CASC Long March 2C Yaogan-30-06
Long March 2C
Status
Success
Date
24 MAR 2020
03:43
Launch Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission Overview
The Yaogan 30-01-01 to 30-01-03 (Remote Sensing Satellite-30-01-01 to 30-01-03) satellites, were launched by CZ-2C rocket from China's Xichang space center on 29 September 2017. The purpose is not confirmed, although the news reports hint towards a SIGINT mission, especially to detect ships by their radio emissions. They are also known as CX 5 by the manufacturer. The satellites are spaced by 120° in their orbit.
Rocket
Long March 2C
Mission Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
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