Success
Yaogan-30-06
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C
LEOorbit
The Yaogan 30-01-01 to 30-01-03 (Remote Sensing Satellite-30-01-01 to 30-01-03) satellites, were launched by CZ-2C rocket from China's Xichang space center on 29 September 2017. The purpose is not confirmed, although the news reports hint towards a SIGINT mission, especially to detect ships by their radio emissions. They are also known as CX 5 by the manufacturer. The satellites are spaced by 120° in their orbit.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 3:43 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,945
CASC Mission
#276
Pad Launch
#57
Location Launch
#142
Designator
2020-021
Launch Window
NET
Mar 24, 2020, 3:43 AM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:35 AM
Window Open
3:54 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
Mar 24, 2020, 11:43 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266