# Shijian-6A

> 28413

**Wikidata**: [Q110160704](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110160704)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/shijian-6a

## Summary
Shijian-6A (SCN: 28413) is a Chinese satellite launched on September 8, 2004, as part of the Shijian-6 series using a Long March 4B rocket. It belongs to the broader Shijian satellite program.

## Key Facts
- **SCN:** 28413
- **COSPAR ID:** 2004-035A
- **Launch Date:** September 8, 2004
- **Launch Vehicle:** Long March 4B
- **Launch Site:** Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
- **Instance Of:** Shijian-6 (satellite series)
- **Series:** Shijian-6 (variant 'A')
- **Aliases:** SJ-6A, Shijian 6A, Shi Jian 6A
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "28413"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Shijian-6A?
A: Shijian-6A (SCN 28413, COSPAR 2004-035A) is a Chinese satellite launched on September 8, 2004, by a Long March 4B rocket from Taiyuan. It is part of the Shijian-6 series.

### Q: When and where was Shijian-6A launched?
A: Shijian-6A was launched on September 8, 2004, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.

### Q: What rocket launched Shijian-6A?
A: Shijian-6A was launched by a Long March 4B orbital carrier rocket.

### Q: Which series does Shijian-6A belong to?
A: Shijian-6A belongs to the Shijian satellite series, specifically the Shijian-6 sub-series as variant 'A'.

## Why It Matters
Shijian-6A represents China's continued development of its Shijian satellite series, a program focused on technological demonstration and space research. As an 'A' variant within the Shijian-6 series, it contributed to China's efforts in satellite technology and space exploration capabilities during the mid-2000s. Its launch on the domestically produced Long March 4B rocket underscores China's progress in space launch vehicles and its broader national space program goals. Understanding such satellites provides insight into the historical trajectory of China's space activities and technological maturation.

## Notable For
- **Specific Variant:** Identified as the 'A' variant within the Shijian-6 series.
- **Precise Classification:** Defined by its SCN number 28413 and COSPAR ID 2004-035A.
- **Launch Vehicle Association:** Utilized the Long March 4B rocket, a key Chinese orbital carrier.

## Body
### Basic Information
- Shijian-6A is designated by the sequence number (SCN) **28413**.
- Its COSPAR (Committee on Space Research) identifier is **2004-035A**.
- The Wolfram Language recognizes it as **Entity["Satellite", "28413"]**.
- Common alternative names include **SJ-6A, Shijian 6A, and Shi Jian 6A**.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** Occurred on **September 8, 2004**.
- **Launch Site:** Launched from the **Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center**.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Propelled into orbit by a **Long March 4B** rocket.

### Classification & Series
- **Instance Of:** Belongs to the **Shijian-6** class of satellites.
- **Part Of Series:** It is classified under both:
    - The broader **Shijian** series, qualifier **P1545: '6A'**.
    - The **Shijian-6** sub-series, qualifier **P1545: 'A'**.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report