# Shijian-16-01
**Wikidata**: [Q110160557](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110160557)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/shijian-16-01

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Shijian-16-01**:

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## Summary  
Shijian-16-01 (SJ-16-01) is a Chinese spacecraft launched in 2013 as part of the Shijian series. It was carried into orbit by a Long March 4B rocket and is primarily classified as a space technology demonstration mission.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: October 25, 2013 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2013-057A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Long March 4B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN)**: 39358 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: SJ-16-01, Shijian 16-01, Shi Jian 16-01  
- **Series**: Part of the Shijian series (designated as 16-01)  
- **Classification**: Spacecraft ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Shijian-16-01?  
A: Shijian-16-01 was a technology demonstration mission, likely testing new space-based systems or components, though exact details remain undisclosed.  

### Q: Who launched Shijian-16-01?  
A: It was launched by China using a Long March 4B rocket from an unspecified launch site.  

### Q: Is Shijian-16-01 still operational?  
A: The current operational status is unknown, as no public updates have been provided post-launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Shijian-16-01 represents China's ongoing efforts to advance its space technology capabilities. As part of the Shijian series, it contributes to the development of experimental systems that may later be integrated into operational satellites or crewed missions. While specific objectives are not publicly detailed, such missions are critical for validating new technologies in harsh space environments, ensuring reliability for future applications in communications, Earth observation, or scientific research.  

## Notable For  
- **First in Series**: Marked the 16th mission in the Shijian program (subvariant 01).  
- **Stealth Mission**: Limited public disclosure aligns with China's pattern of classified space experiments.  
- **Carrier Rocket**: Launched aboard the Long March 4B, a workhorse of China's medium-lift fleet.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 25, 2013  
- **Rocket**: Long March 4B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 2013-057A  

### Mission Context  
- **Series**: Shijian (translates to "Practice") focuses on experimental space technologies.  
- **Catalog Number**: Assigned 39358 by the U.S. Space Command's satellite catalog.  

### Technical Specifications  
- No public data available on payload, orbit, or operational lifespan.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report