Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentSJ 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.
Orbital Attempt
#4,789
CASC Mission
#36
Pad Launch
#7
Location Launch
#41
Designator
2006-035
Sep 9, 2006, 7:00 AM
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Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Sep 9, 2006, 3:00 PM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
