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Long March 2D | Shijian 19

Shijian 19

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Launch Details

Date: 27 Sept 2024, 10:30 am UTC

Rocket: Long March 2D (Long March)

Provider: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Mission

Type: Biology

Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Pad: Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Description

Shijian 19 is a Chinese recoverable satellite for hoisting various scientific experiments in microgravity. Unlike previous similar Chinese satellites, the return capsule can be reused up to 15 times and can carry about 500 kg of recoverable payload, as well as 200 kg of unrecoverable payload. This type of satellite can be flown in a short term configuration powered by batteries or in a long term configuration with solar arrays.