Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentZY-2 (Ziyuan-2, 'Resource-2'), while reported as a civilian Earth observation system, was actually code-named JB-3 (Jianbing-3) and was China's first high-resolution military imaging satellite. They are reportedly used for area surveillance.
Orbital Attempt
#4,419
CASC Mission
#5
Pad Launch
#12
Location Launch
#12
Designator
2000-050
Sep 1, 2000, 3:25 AM
1 update
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Sep 1, 2000, 11:25 AM
Total Launches
157
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
