NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2014-063A
Chinese media is referring to the new satellite as one that will be used for scientific experiments, land survey, crop yield assessment, and disaster monitoring. As was the case in the last launches of the Yaogan Weixing series, western analysts believe this class of satellites is used for military purposes.
Launch Date: 2014-10-20
Launch Vehicle: Long March 4C
Launch Site: Taiyuan, Peoples Republic of China
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