China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Shijian 19
Long March 2D
SUCCESS
Success
Friday, September 27, 2024 · 10:30 UTC
Mission
/01Shijian 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.
Mission Type
Biology
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Probability
N/A
Status
Launch Successful
Vehicle & Pad
/02Rocket
Long March 2D
Variant: D
Launch Pad
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
40.960° N, 100.298° E
115
Pad Launches
231
Location Launches
484
Agency Launches
181
Orbital This Year