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CBERS-4A

Long March 4BChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 9
Friday, December 20, 2019 · 03:22 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

On April 24, 2015, China and Brazil have signed the agreement for the construction of CBERS-4A. It's a third satellite in the continuity to the CBERS program, and a sixth CBERS satellite to be constructed. The CBERS satellites enhance and complement the existing remote sensing systems in an effort to improve our knowledge about the Earth environment and resources.

PayloadCBERS-4A
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages3
PadLaunch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
38.863°N
Longitude
111.590°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

03:13 AM UTC - 03:41 AM UTC

Vehicle

Long March 4B

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Height44.1 m
LEO Payload4,200 kg
Launches619
Successes596

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.