Dong Fang Hong 12

China (PR)


Spacecraft n°:

Chinese satellite n°: 18

Also called FSW-0 4, China 12 (PRC 12) or JB-1 4

Launch data:

Designation13521 / 82090A
Launch date09 Sep 1982 - 07:19 UT
Launch site Jiuquan, LC-2/138
Launch vehicle  CZ-2C (#F04)
MissionRemote sensing (FSW)
LEO Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee 172/392 km
Inclination 63°
Period 90.2 min

JB-1 4 recovery capsule



End of life

Decay 21 Sep 1982


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