28059 - CZ-2D Rocket Body

This Chinese (PRC) Long March Rocket Body was used to launch the CBERS satellite. CBERS (China Brazil Earth Resources Satellite) is a Sino-Brazilian remote sensing satellite that will collect data relevant to environment, agriculture, urban planning and water pollution, under Chinese control for 18 months, and later under Brazilian control during the remaining lifetime (of six or more months).

Alternate Names

CBERS 2 LM4 Rocket

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2003-10-21
Launch Vehicle: Long March 4B
Launch Site: Taiyuan, Peoples Republic of China