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Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Inventory Satellite (TECIS)

Name: Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Inventory Satellite (TECIS) launch
Start: 2022-08-04T03:08:00+00:00
End: 2022-08-04T03:28:00+00:00
Location: Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Long March 4BChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 9

Thursday, August 4, 2022 · 03:08 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

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

Launches612

Successes589

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

Note: Launch vehicle and payload uncertain. The Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Monitoring Satellite (TECIS) is intended to evaluate forest biomass, measure atmospheric aerosol content, and detect photosynthetic fluorescence. These measurements will contribute to efforts to combat global warming. The satellite carries 4 instruments: Multi-Beam LIDAR, Directional Multi-Spectral Camera, Directional Polarization Camera, and Chlorophyll Fluorescence Hyper-Spectral Monitor (SIFIS) The satellite will operate in a sun-synchronous orbit at a height of 506 km, at 10:30 AM local time in the descending mode, with a designed lifetime of 8 years.

PayloadTerrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Inventory Satellite (TECIS)

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit

CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Stages3

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