Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC3
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y42
COSPAR Designator
2020-021
Mission
Yaogan-30-06 (Government/Top Secret)
The Yaogan 30-01-01 to 30-01-03 (Remote Sensing Satellite-30-01-01 to 30-01-03) satellites, were launched by CZ-2C rocket from China's Xichang space center on 29 September 2017. The purpose is not confirmed, although the news reports hint towards a SIGINT mission, especially to detect ships by their radio emissions. They are also known as CX 5 by the manufacturer. The satellites are spaced by 120° in their orbit.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 2C
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
276 (6 YTD)
Site launches
142 (4 YTD)
Pad launches
57 (2 YTD)