Dong Fang Hong 68

Also called Shijian 8 or SJ 8

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General

Designation	29385 / 06035A
Launch date	9 Sep 2006
Country of origin	China
Mission	Scientific & Technology (Shijian)
Perigee/Apogee	177/445 km
Inclination	63°
Period
Launch vehicle	Long March 2C #87

Derived from FSW reconnaissance satellites.
To study the exposure of seeds (250 kg) to microgravity and radiation. They expect to enhance seeds that way.
To be recovered.

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End of life

Out of service	25 Sep 2006
Cause	Normal recovery
Decay	25 Sep 2006

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