launched from China

Shiyan 6-03

Success
APR 08202123:01:00 UTC

Shiyan 6-03 is demonstrating an ultra-dark nanocomposite coating, which aims to reduce stray light interference with onboard optical sensors.

launched from LC-9 Taiyuan

aboard Long March 4B 4B-Y49 into LEO

Payload

Shiyan 6-03

Technology demonstration