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SJ 6-01, ..., 6-05

SJ 6-01A / SJ 6-01B

The SJ 6 (Shi Jian 6) series consisted of pairs of technology satellites, which were reported to be used to probe the space environment, radiation and its effects, record space physical environment parameters, and conduct other related space experiments.

The two satellites were built by the Shanghai Academy of Space Flight Technology and Dongfanghong Satellite Company under subcontract to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Reportedly the CAST968 platform was used. The scientific instruments aboard the satellites were mainly manufactured by the China Electronics Technology Corporation. A design life of at least two years was announced.

Possibly the mission of the satellites included electronic intelligence (ELINT) technology tests.

The fifth group might be an upgraded design.

Nation: China
Type / Application: Technology, SIGINT
Operator: CAST
Contractors: DFH Satellite Co. Ltd of CAST
Equipment:
Configuration: FY-1 bus ? (#01B, 02B, 03B, 04B, 05B); CAST968 Bus (#01A, 02A, 03A, 04A, 05A)
Propulsion:
Power: 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Lifetime: 2 years
Mass:
Orbit: 578 km × 593 km, 97.7° (#6A); 593 km × 602 km, 97.7° (#6B)
Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
SJ 6-01A (SJ 6-01A) 2004-035B 08.09.2004 TY LC-7 CZ-4B with SJ 6-01B
SJ 6-01B (SJ 6-01B) 2004-035A 08.09.2004 TY LC-7 CZ-4B with SJ 6-01A
SJ 6-02A (SJ 6-02A) 2006-046B 23.10.2006 TY LC-7 CZ-4B with SJ 6-02B
SJ 6-02B (SJ 6-02B) 2006-046A 23.10.2006 TY LC-7 CZ-4B with SJ 6-02A
SJ 6-03A (SJ 6-03A) 2008-053B 25.10.2008 TY LC-9 CZ-4B with SJ 6-03B
SJ 6-03B (SJ 6-03B) 2008-053A 25.10.2008 TY LC-9 CZ-4B with SJ 6-03A
SJ 6-04A (SJ 6-04A) 2010-051B 06.10.2010 TY LC-9 CZ-4B with SJ 6-04B
SJ 6-04B (SJ 6-04B) 2010-051A 06.10.2010 TY LC-9 CZ-4B with SJ 6-04A
SJ 6-05A (SJ 6-05A) 2021-122A 10.12.2021 Jq LC-43/94 CZ-4B with SJ 6-05B
SJ 6-05B (SJ 6-05B) 2021-122B 10.12.2021 Jq LC-43/94 CZ-4B with SJ 6-05A

References:

  • CAST Website

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