Yaogan 8

 

Yaogan 8 [CCTV]

The Yaogan 8 (Remote Sensing Satellite-8) remote sensing satellite was launched by CZ-4C rocket from China's Taiyuan space center on 15. December 2009. It is the first of a new generation of optical reconnaisance satellites.

Nation: China
Type / Application: Earth observation
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Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
Yaogan 8 15.12.2009 TY LC-9 CZ-4C with XW 1

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