Success
Tiankun-1
Test Flight
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentKaituozhe-2
SSOorbit
This is the maiden launch of Kaitouzhe-2 rocket. Tiankun-1 is a new technology test satellite developed and built by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and it will be launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit.
Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11:53 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,628
CASC Mission
#192
Pad Launch
#47
Location Launch
#93
Designator
2017-012
Launch Window
NET
Mar 2, 2017, 11:53 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
11:45 PM
Window Open
12:14 AM
Window Close
Kaituozhe-2 Specs
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2017
Total Launches
1
Successful
1
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
1
Maiden flight: Mar 2, 2017
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
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Mar 3, 2017, 7:53 AM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911