# Shijian-9A
**Wikidata**: [Q108104322](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108104322)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/shijian-9a

## Summary
Shijian-9A is an artificial satellite launched on October 14, 2012, as part of the Chinese Shijian series. It was deployed into orbit using a Long March 2C carrier rocket and is identified by the international designation COSPAR ID 2012-056A.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Instance of an artificial satellite.
- **Launch Date:** October 14, 2012.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Long March 2C (Chinese orbital carrier rocket).
- **Series Affiliation:** Part of the *Shijian* series (Designation: 9A).
- **COSPAR ID:** 2012-056A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 38860.
- **Aliases:** SJ-9A, Shijian 9A, Shi Jian 9A.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Shijian-9A launched?
A: Shijian-9A was successfully launched on October 14, 2012.

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Shijian-9A?
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Long March 2C, which is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket.

### Q: What is the international tracking ID for Shijian-9A?
A: The satellite is tracked under the COSPAR ID 2012-056A and the Satellite Catalog Number 38860.

## Why It Matters
Shijian-9A serves as a specific entry in the broader "Shijian" (Practice) series of spacecraft, a lineage defined by its classification as artificial satellites. Its presence in the catalogue highlights the ongoing use of the Long March 2C rocket for deploying orbital assets. As a tracked object with a distinct COSPAR ID and Satellite Catalog Number (38860), it contributes to the organized record of human-made objects in orbit.

The satellite's launch in 2012 represents a data point in the timeline of the Shijian series, distinguished by its specific designation "9A." The existence of multiple aliases (SJ-9A, Shijian 9A) underscores the standard variation in naming conventions for Chinese aerospace hardware across different databases and languages. By defining this entity through structured properties—such as its launch date, vehicle, and classification—Shijian-9A helps fill the taxonomy of artificial satellites, aiding in the precise identification and differentiation of orbital objects launched by China.

## Notable For
- Being a named component of the Shijian satellite series (variant 9A).
- Possessing a specific Satellite Catalog Number (38860) for orbital tracking.
- Being distinct from other entities via its unique COSPAR ID (2012-056A).
- Utilizing the Long March 2C orbital carrier rocket for deployment.

## Body

### Launch and Deployment
Shijian-9A was launched on **October 14, 2012**. The launch was executed using a **Long March 2C**, a class of Chinese orbital carrier rockets. The successful deployment placed the object into orbit as a functional artificial satellite.

### Identification and Tracking
The satellite is internationally identified by the **COSPAR ID 2012-056A**. This alphanumeric code designates the specific launch and object within the 2012 timeframe. Additionally, it is assigned the **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 38860**, a sequential identifier used for tracking known objects in Earth orbit. References for these identifiers are derived from standard satellite tracking databases (Wikidata sources Q841208 and Q48183).

### Classification and Nomenclature
Shijian-9A is classified as an **artificial satellite**, defined as a human-made object put into orbit. It is a member of the **Shijian** series, with the specific qualifier "9A" denoting its position or variant within that group.

The entity is known by several aliases in various databases:
*   SJ-9A
*   Shijian 9A
*   Shi Jian 9A

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report