Technology
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentThe Tianping-2 A/B/C satellites were built by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) and will be used as calibration targets for services such as atmospheric space environment study and orbital prediction model correction.
Orbital Attempt
#6,215
CASC Mission
#360
Pad Launch
#29
Location Launch
#161
Designator
2022-032
Mar 30, 2022, 2:29 AM
1 update
2:18 AM
Window Open
2:50 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
Mar 30, 2022, 10:29 AM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911