Success
XJS-A & XJS-B
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C
LEOorbit
A pair of experimental satellites to conduct tests of intersatellite communication links and trial new Earth observation technology.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 3:30 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,760
CASC Mission
#225
Pad Launch
#45
Location Launch
#116
Designator
2018-054
Launch Window
NET
Jun 27, 2018, 3:30 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:23 AM
Window Open
3:43 AM
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
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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
Jun 27, 2018, 11:30 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266