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Long March 2D | Shijian 19

September 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM UTC

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Long March 2D | Shijian 19 launch image
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September 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM UTC

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Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China · 40.9605, 100.2981

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Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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September 27, 2024 at 10:22 AM UTC
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September 27, 2024 at 11:02 AM UTC
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September 27, 2024 at 5:56 PM UTC

Mission description

Shijian 19 is a Chinese recoverable satellite for hoisting various scientific experiments in microgravity. Unlike previous similar Chinese satellites, the return capsule can be reused up to 15 times and can carry about 500 kg of recoverable payload, as well as 200 kg of unrecoverable payload. This type of satellite can be flown in a short term configuration powered by batteries or in a long term configuration with solar arrays.

Vehicle

Long March 2D

Long March · D

Height

38.3 m

Diameter

3.35 m

LEO capacity

3,500 kg

Successful launches

99

Launch complex

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).

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Mission updates

Launch success.

September 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin

Adding launch per NOTAMs; Launch vehicle and payload identities uncertain.

September 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM UTC · Cosmic_Penguin