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StatusSuccess
VehicleLong March 2C
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
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Mission
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.
Quick facts
VehicleLong March 2C
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SiteXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
WindowMar 24, 03:35:00 UTC→Mar 24, 03:54:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyLong March