SJ 9
SJ 9
The SJ 9 (Shijian 9) spacecraft is atechnology satellite developed for the Chinese Comission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND).
It will conduct in-orbit experiments for electric propulsion, high-precision- and high-stability control systems, high-efficienent power supply and advanced thermal control technology. The satellite features also instruments for Earth observation and component tests of indigenously developed technology.
| Nation: | China |
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| Type / Application: | Technological experiments |
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| Contractors: | SAST |
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| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
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| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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| SJ 9A | 2012 | CZ-2D (2) | with SJ 9B, FN 1A, FN 1B | ||
| SJ 9B | 2012 | CZ-2D (2) | with SJ 9A, FN 1A, FN 1B |
