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NET Thu, 06 May 2021 18:11:05 UTC
Local time
Thu, May 6, 2021, 06:11 PM UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
Thu, 06 May 2021 18:11:05 UTC
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No mission briefing is available yet for Long March 2C | Yaogan-30-08. The launch provider has not published a detailed description.
Coming soon · AI-generated mission briefsThe Long March 2C launch carrying the Yaogan-30-08 payload is a government-funded mission executed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Yaogan-30-08 payload is believed to be an Earth observation satellite, likely designed for military or civilian applications, contributing to China's expanding space-based surveillance capabilities. This mission represents a significant milestone in China's pursuit of advanced space-based intelligence gathering, with potential implications for national security and strategic decision-making. The Long March 2C rocket, a variant of the workhorse Long March 2 series, is a two-stage launch vehicle with a heritage of reliable performance, and this launch marks another instance of the rocket's booster reuse, with the first stage being recovered and refurbished for future flights.
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Thu, May 6, 2021, 06:11 PM UTC
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Rocket
Long March 2C
Launch Site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Pad
Unknown
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
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