SJ 12 (Shijian 12) is a research satellite for rendezvous technology and satellite inspection. It made a rendezvous with SJ 6F in August 2010. Possibly physical contact between the satellites was established.
Nation: | China |
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Type / Application: | Rendezvous Technology |
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Contractors: | SAST |
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Orbit: | 575 km × 599 km, 97.68° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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SJ 12 | 2010-027A | 15.06.2010 | Jq LC-43/94 | CZ-2D (2) |