Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
TYSC / LC9
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y20
COSPAR Designator
2008-064
Mission
Yaogan Weixing 5 (Earth Science)
Chinese Earth observation satellite, likely also used for military reconnaissance
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 4B
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
60 (10 YTD)
Site launches
30 (4 YTD)
Pad launches
2 (2 YTD)