Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentChinese Earth observation satellite, likely also used for military reconnaissance
Orbital Attempt
#4,977
CASC Mission
#63
Pad Launch
#26
Location Launch
#31
Designator
2009-021
Apr 22, 2009, 2:55 AM
1 update
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
Apr 22, 2009, 10:55 AM
Total Launches
157
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
