Yaogan 19 (JB-9 3)

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Chinese spacecraft nº: 216

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Description:

• YAOGAN 19 is a remote-sensing satellite that will conduct scientific experiments, carry out land surveys, monitor crop yields and aid in preventing and reducing natural disasters. But Western analysts who observe China's space program believe Yaogan 19 is the next satellite in a series of high-resolution imaging spacecraft. Based on the mission's launch site, rocket configuration and target orbit, Yaogan 19 likely follows up on a pair of satellites launched in 2009 and 2012.

Mission details:

• China launched a Yaogan satellite on Nov 20, 2013; it is thought to be an imaging satellite similar to Yaogan 8. According to nasaspaceflight.com the launch time was 0331 UTC. Orbit is 1201 x 1207 km x 100.5 deg; the CZ-4C depletion burn left the final stage in a 991 x 1201 km orbit.

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