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Haiyang 1C
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C
SSOorbit
Haiyang is a series of Chinese marine remote sensing satellites. Haiyang 1C is the follow-up of the Haiyang 1A and 1B satellites. It is intended for ocean monitoring and will be providing data on the temperature and dynamics of coastal waters and global oceans in China.
Friday, September 7, 2018 at 3:15 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,774
CASC Mission
#231
Pad Launch
#35
Location Launch
#71
Designator
2018-068
Launch Window
NET
Sep 7, 2018, 3:15 AM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
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
Sep 7, 2018, 11:15 AM
Total Launches
155
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080