What rocket is launching Shiyan 20A & 20B?

Shiyan 20A & 20B is launching on the Long March 4C.

Who is launching Shiyan 20A & 20B?

Shiyan 20A & 20B is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Shiyan 20A & 20B launching from?

Shiyan 20A & 20B is launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Shiyan 20A & 20B heading to?

Shiyan 20A & 20B is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the Long March 4C reusable?

No — the Long March 4C is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 4C flown?

The Long March 4C has launched 60 times to date, with 58 successful flights.

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Shiyan 20A & 20B

Name: Shiyan 20A & 20B — Long March 4C
Start: 2022-12-12T08:22:00Z
End: 2022-12-12T08:43:00Z
Location: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Government/Top Secret

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 4CLEOorbit

Overview

Chinese classified satellites of unknown purposes.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,356

CASC Mission

#401

Pad Launch

#96

Location Launch

#181

Designator

2022-169

Launch Window

NET

Dec 12, 2022, 8:22 AM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

8:14 AM

Window Open

8:43 AM

Window Close

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Total Launches

137

Orbital Attempts

137

Fastest Turnaround

10d 18h

Wikipedia Map

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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

Dec 12, 2022, 4:22 PM

Total Launches

291

Total Landings

Coordinates

40.9581, 100.2911

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 4C Specs

The Long March 4C, also known as the Chang Zheng 4C, CZ-4C and LM-4C, previously designated Long March 4B-II, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is launched from the Jiuquan, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre and Xichangs, and consists of 3 stages. Long March 4C vehicles have been used to launch the Yaogan-1, Yaogan-3 SAR satellites and the Fengyun-3A polar orbiting meteorological satellite. On December 15, 2009 a Long March 4C was used to launch Yaogan 8.

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2006

Fastest Turnaround

8d 18h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Apr 26, 2006

Wikipedia

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.

Founded

1999

Administrator

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Total Launches

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

Wikipedia Website

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Shiyan 20A & 20B?

Who is launching Shiyan 20A & 20B?

Where is Shiyan 20A & 20B launching from?

What orbit is Shiyan 20A & 20B heading to?

Is the Long March 4C reusable?

How many times has the Long March 4C flown?

What is the Shiyan 20A & 20B mission?