Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
TYSC / LC7
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y16
COSPAR Designator
2006-046
Mission
Shi Jian 6C & 6D (Navigation)
It was announced that the two satellites had a design life of at least two years, and would be used to probe the space environment, radiation and its effects, record space physical environment parameters, and conduct other related space experiments.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 4B
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
38 (4 YTD)
Site launches
23 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
20 (2 YTD)