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Chinese Shiyan-10 satellite reappears in new Molniya orbit months after launch anomaly

Written by  Andrew Jones Friday, 15 April 2022 13:27
The third Long March 7A rocket lifts off from Wenchang, Dec. 23, 2021, carrying two Shiyan-12 satellites.

Classified Chinese Shiyan-10 has been tracked operating in a specialized orbit, six months after an anomaly during launch appeared to leave it stranded in an initial transfer orbit.