Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
JQ / LC603
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y9
COSPAR Designator
2008-061
Mission
Yaogan Weixing 4 (Earth Science)
Chinese Earth observation satellite, likely also used for military reconnaissance
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 2D
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
59 (9 YTD)
Site launches
45 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
10 (2 YTD)