launched fromChina

Yunhai-2 x 6

Name: Yunhai-2 x 6
Start: 2024-03-21T05:27:00Z
Location: Jiuquan

Success

MAR 21202405:27:00 UTC

Second batch of Yunhai-2 satellites, following the first six (01-06) launched in December 2018. The constellation uses GNSS radio occultation to collect atmospheric profiles for weather prediction, ionosphere monitoring, and climate research.

LIFTOFF

MAR 21 2024

05:27:00 UTC

Success

launched fromSLS-2Jiuquan

aboardLong March 2D / YZ-32D-Y87intoLEO

Payload

Yunhai-2 x 6 (07-12)

Meteorology