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SHIYAN 6 02

SHIYAN 6 02 was launched on July 4, 2020 aboard a Chang Zheng 2D from Jiuquan. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2020-043ANORAD 45859China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Shiyan 6-02
Common name
SHIYAN 6 02
Payload designation
Shiyan Weixing 6 02 xing
International designator
2020-043A
NORAD catalog number
45859
GCAT identifier
S45859
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1033

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Defense
Program
SW6
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Builder
Shenzhen Hangtian DongFangHong HIT Weixing YG
Platform (bus)
SW6

Launch

Date
July 4, 2020 · 23:44 UTC
Launch record
2020-043Success
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LC43/94

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
686 km
Apogee
706 km
Inclination
98.20°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
May 30, 2022
End of operations
May 30, 2022

Size

Mass
1,000 kg
Dry mass
900 kg
Length
2.0 m
Diameter
1.00 m
Span
4.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q97161460 (CC0).