Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLaunch carried four remote sensing satellites for Chinese private companies.
Orbital Attempt
#5,826
CASC Mission
#246
Pad Launch
#9
Location Launch
#114
Designator
2019-005
Jan 21, 2019, 5:42 AM
1 update
5:38 AM
Window Open
5:55 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 21, 2019, 1:42 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911