Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentJilin-1 is a series of Chinese commercial remote sensing satellites. These two satellites are sharing the ride with several cubesats.
Orbital Attempt
#5,714
CASC Mission
#211
Pad Launch
#4
Location Launch
#99
Designator
2018-008
Jan 19, 2018, 4:12 AM
Second
1 update
4:07 AM
Window Open
4:25 AM
Window Close
Length
20 m
Diameter
2 m
Launch Mass
58 t
Thrust
1,177 kN
LEO Capacity
500 kg
GTO Capacity
0 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2015
Fastest Turnaround
1mo
Total Launches
18
Successful
18
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
18
Maiden flight: Sep 25, 2015
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 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
Jan 19, 2018, 12:12 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911