Long March 4C | Ziyuan 1-02E & CAS-9
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Dec. 26, 2021, 3:05 a.m. - Dec. 26, 2021, 3:39 a.m.
Dec. 26, 2021, 3:05 a.m. - Dec. 26, 2021, 3:39 a.m.
ZY-1 02E is a Chinese Earth observation satellite. The primary objective is to acquire high-resolution (5 meter) panchromatic and multispectral imagery for land resource surveys, disaster monitoring, forestry and ecological monitoring.
Launch success.
Launch time confirmed per ham radio operators.
Added launch per NOTAMs.
Payload and rocket identity per https://ukamsat.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/xw-3efbc88cas-9efbc89-amateur-radio-satellite-users-manual-v1.0.pdf and is tentative.
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.
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.
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