Mission:
Shiyan Weixing-6 (02) / Chuangxin-3A (02) is a technological experimental satellite for developing technologies and studying the space environment.
Motto:
"Chinese satellite without details"
Time and place of launch:
July 4, 2020 at 23:44 UTC. Jiuquan Cosmodrome (JSLC).
Launch vehicle:
Chang Zheng-2D. Second-generation two-stage light-class launch vehicle. Carrying capacity is up to 1,300 kg on the SSO.
Payload :
SY-6-02 (Shiyan-6-02) - technological experimental satellite for technology development and space research. Satellite manufacturer Chinese Academy of Sciences Microsatellite Innovation Research Institute (Institute for Innovative Research of Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences). The composition of the equipment and purpose are unknown.
Orbit:
2020-043A / 45859: 706 x 703 km, 98.19º
Interesting:
- 17th launch of China this year. Two emergency starts. 40+ launches were planned in 2020.
- 338th launch of the Chang Zheng series launch vehicles ("Long March").
- 45th launch of the Chang Zheng-2D launch vehicle (2). One emergency.
- 49th launch of the Chang Zheng-2D launch vehicle of all modifications.
- The cost of launching the launch vehicle is about $ 30 million.
- The cost of withdrawing 1 kg of payload to LEO is not less than $ 8,000.
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Patches and logos of the mission
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