# SHIYAN 6 02
**Wikidata**: [Q97161460](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97161460)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/shiyan-6-02

## Summary
SHIYAN 6 02 is a spacecraft that was launched on July 4, 2020. It was carried into orbit by a Long March 2D rocket.

## Key Facts
- SHIYAN 6 02 is classified as a spacecraft.
- It was launched on July 4, 2020.
- The launch vehicle used was the Long March 2D, a Chinese orbital carrier rocket.
- Its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 45859.
- Its COSPAR ID is 2020-043A.
- It has a Wikipedia entry available in Japanese.

## FAQs
### Q: What is SHIYAN 6 02?
A: SHIYAN 6 02 is a spacecraft. It was launched into space in 2020 by a Chinese Long March 2D rocket.

### Q: When was SHIYAN 6 02 launched?
A: SHIYAN 6 02 was launched on July 4, 2020.

### Q: What rocket launched SHIYAN 6 02?
A: SHIYAN 6 02 was launched by a Long March 2D rocket. The Long March 2D is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket.

### Q: What type of vehicle is SHIYAN 6 02?
A: SHIYAN 6 02 is an instance of a spacecraft, which is a vehicle or machine designed to fly in space.

## Why It Matters
SHIYAN 6 02 represents an operational component within the broader context of space exploration and satellite deployment. As a spacecraft, its existence contributes to the ongoing activity in Earth's orbit, reflecting capabilities in space technology and launch operations. Its successful launch by the Long March 2D rocket demonstrates the continued use of this specific Chinese orbital carrier for deploying space assets. The tracking and identification of SHIYAN 6 02 through its SCN and COSPAR ID are crucial for space situational awareness, helping to monitor objects in orbit and manage the space environment. While specific mission details are not provided, its classification as a spacecraft indicates its role in potentially gathering data, conducting experiments, or providing services from space, thereby contributing to scientific, technological, or strategic objectives.

## Notable For
- Its identification by the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 45859.
- Its COSPAR ID, 2020-043A, which uniquely identifies its launch event.
- Being launched by the Long March 2D, a Chinese orbital carrier rocket.

## Body
### Identification
SHIYAN 6 02 is identified by several key designations:
-   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 45859
-   **COSPAR ID**: 2020-043A

### Classification
-   SHIYAN 6 02 is classified as a spacecraft.
    -   A spacecraft is defined as a vehicle or machine designed to fly in space.

### Launch Details
-   **Launch Date**: 2020-07-04
-   **Launch Vehicle**: Long March 2D
    -   The Long March 2D is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket.

### Related Entities
-   **Spacecraft**: SHIYAN 6 02 is an instance of a spacecraft.
-   **Long March 2D**: This is the launch vehicle used for SHIYAN 6 02.

### External References
-   Information regarding its SCN and COSPAR ID references 'Q177837'.
-   Information regarding its launch date and launch vehicle references 'Q6272367'.
-   A Wikipedia entry for SHIYAN 6 02 is available in Japanese.
-   It has a Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11j_v9w6df.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report