Success
Shiyan 21
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 11
LEOorbit
Chinese classified satellite of unknown purposes.
Friday, December 16, 2022 at 6:17 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,360
CASC Mission
#403
Pad Launch
#4
Location Launch
#182
Designator
2022-172
Launch Window
NET
Dec 16, 2022, 6:17 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
5:50 AM
Window Open
8:05 AM
Window Close
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Dec 16, 2022, 2:17 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266
Long March 11 Specs
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
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