Dong Fang Hong 16

China (PR)


Spacecraft n°:

Chinese satellite n°: 22

Also called FSW-0 6, China 16 or JB-1 6

Launch data:

Designation 15279 / 84098A
Launch date 12 Sep 1984 - 05:44 UT
Launch site Jiuquan, LC-2/138
Launch vehicle  CZ-2C (#F06)
MissionRemote sensing (FSW)
LEO Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee 172/398 km
Inclination 67.9°
Period 90.2 min


End of life:

Decay 29 Sep 1984


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