Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentXJS-G and XJS-H are experimental small satellites which will be used for Earth observation.
Orbital Attempt
#5,958
CASC Mission
#279
Pad Launch
#1
Location Launch
#144
Designator
2020-032
May 29, 2020, 8:13 PM
1 update
8:03 PM
Window Open
8:21 PM
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 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
May 30, 2020, 4:13 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266
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