Success
5 m S-SAR-02 (Huanjing-2F)
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C
SSOorbit
Chinese S-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite with 5 m resolution.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 10:53 PM
Replay
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,490
CASC Mission
#429
Pad Launch
#71
Location Launch
#122
Designator
2023-116
Launch Window
NET
Aug 8, 2023, 10:53 PM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
10:44 PM
Window Open
11:23 PM
Window Close
Long March 2C Specs
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.
Length
42 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
233 t
LEO Capacity
3,850 kg
SSO Capacity
1,400 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1982
Fastest Turnaround
15d 20h
Total Launches
65
Successful
64
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
43
Maiden flight: Sep 9, 1982
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
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Aug 9, 2023, 6:53 AM
Total Launches
155
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080