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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Long March 2C | Yaogan-30-07
Long March 2C
Oct 26, 3:19 PM UTC
Oct 26, 3:19 PM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00
Mission Details
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.
- Type
- Government/Top Secret
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Launch Site
- Pad
- Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
- Location
- Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- Country
- 🇨🇳 CHN