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CBERS-4A

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

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Vehicle

Long March 4B

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The Long March 4B (Chinese: 长征四号乙火箭), also known as the Chang Zheng 4B, CZ-4B and LM-4B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Launched from Launch Complex 1 at the Taiyuan Satellite Laun...

Height44.1 m
LEO Payload4,200 kg
Launches600
Successes575

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...

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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Launch Site

Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

LAUNCH SITE
38.863°N, 111.590°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.