Failure
KT-1 satellite?
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentKaituozhe-1
LEOorbit
Reported orbital launch failure.
Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,715
CASC Mission
#30
Pad Launch
#3
Location Launch
#21
Launch Window
NET
Jun 9, 2005, 12:00 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Jun 9, 2005, 8:00 AM
Total Launches
155
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
Kaituozhe-1 Specs
A small solid fueled launch vehicle based on the road mobile DF-21 IRBM with an additional upper stage.
Length
18 m
Diameter
2 m
Launch Mass
20 t
LEO Capacity
100 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2001
Fastest Turnaround
1y
Total Launches
3
Successful
0
Failed
3
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Sep 15, 2001
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18