2016-023 Success

Long March 2D | Shijian 10

Apr 5, 2016, 05:38 PM UTC

Track in KeepTrack

Launch Overview

Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2D

Agency

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Site / Pad

JQ / LC603

Outcome

Success

Flight

Y36

COSPAR Designator

2016-023

Mission

Shijian-10 (Earth Science)

Shijian-10 is a retrievable satellite that will perform 19 experiments in low earth orbit over 15 days before returning to earth. The experiments onboard include the Soret Coefficient in Crude Oil (SCCO) experiments, as well as experiments on radiation, combustion, and biology. Due to the short lifespan and retrievable design the craft will not be encapsulated within a fairing and will be powered by chemical batteries instead of solar panels.

Vehicle & Provider

Rocket

Long March 2D

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Agency launches

172 (4 YTD)

Site launches

83 (1 YTD)

Pad launches

41 (1 YTD)

Payloads (2)

Piece Name Owner State Track
2016-023A SJ-10 CASC CN Track
2016-023E SJ-10 CASC CN Track