Shi Jian 16 (SJ-16)

Spacecraft Nº:

Chinese spacecraft Nº: 214

Launch data: Designation  39358 / 13057A Launch date  25 Oct 2013 - 03:50 UT Launch site  Jiuquan, SLS-2 Launch vehicle  CZ-4B Mission  Technology Earth orbit: Perigee / Apogee  609 x 622 km Eccentricity   Inclination  75.0 ° Period  96.9 min

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Description:

• The SJ 16 (Shi Jian 16)is a Chinese technology satellite, which is reported to be used to probe the space environment, radiation and its effects, record space physical environment parameters, and conduct other related space experiments.
• SHIJIAN-16 will be used mainly for conducting space environment exploration and technological experiments.

Mission details:

• China launched a new spacecraft on Oct 25, 2013 Shi Jian 16. The CZ-4B rocket's third stage put SJ-16 into a 600 x 616 km x 75.0 deg orbit, a new profile for the series. The mission of SJ-16 is unknown; the SJ ('practice') series satellites carry a mix of technology development and military payloads.

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