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Zhuhai-1-02
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 11
LEOorbit
Multiple satellite mission consisting of five Earth-imaging satellites, which comprise the second group of commercial imaging satellites for Zhuhai Orbita Control Engineering Ltd.
Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 4:42 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,746
CASC Mission
#219
Pad Launch
#5
Location Launch
#103
Designator
2018-040
Launch Window
NET
Apr 26, 2018, 4:42 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
4:33 AM
Window Open
5:19 AM
Window Close
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
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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
Apr 26, 2018, 12:42 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911