Long March 2D | Shijian 19
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation launched a Long March 2D rocket from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) carrying Shijian 19 to Low Earth Orbit on 27 Sept 2024, 10:30 UTC. Outcome: Launch Successful.
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About the mission
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.