Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King )

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Long March 2D | DAMPE ( Wukong/Monkey King )

The DArk Matter Particle Explorer will be launched into a sun-synchronous orbit at a 500km altituder to study high energy electrons and photons. DAMPE is one of five missions in China's Strategic Pioneer Research Program

Mission type: Astrophysics · Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Rocket: Long March 2D · Provider: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch pad

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China · View on map (opens in new tab)