10 December 2021
A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Shijian 6-05 group of satellites took-off on 10 December at 08:11 BJT from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The satellites will be used for space exploration and new technology test.
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13 December 2021
This week, the Dongfang Hour China Space News Roundup focuses entirely on commercial launch provider Galactic Energy. Jean Deville and Blaine Curcio give an overview on the 2nd successful launch of the Ceres 1 rocket and explain in detail the payloads on that launch.
Highly interesting is the interview with Galactic Energy Systems Engineer, Liu Hong - a must see!
And if you like to support Jean and Blaine, maybe you would like to buy them a coffee? www.buymeacoffee.com/dongfanghour
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14 December 2021
The new data relay satellite Tianlian 2-02 satellite was launched on 14 December at 0:09 BJT by a CZ-3B carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. Developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Tianlian 2-02 is China's 2nd-generation data relay satellite, which will be tasked with relaying data for spacecrafts, space labs, and the CSS. It will also offer data relay services for LEO and MEO satellites and will be used to track and monitor spacecraft launches. The satellite has enhanced capability to serve multiple users and can better work in different orbital positions.
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15 December 2021
The launch of a pair of GeeSAT commercial satellites, carried by a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket, was unsuccessful, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre said in a statement on 15 December. The KZ-1A lifted off at 10:00 BJT but abnormal performance was detected during the flight of the rocket. The cause of the failure is under investigation.
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