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Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C/SM
LEOorbit
It is the first space mission launched by China to investigate Earth's magnetosphere. It consists of two satellites: an Equatorial satellite (TC-1) and Polar satellite (TC-2).
Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 7:05 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,668
CASC Mission
#22
Pad Launch
#16
Location Launch
#18
Designator
2004-029
Launch Window
NET
Jul 25, 2004, 7:05 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
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
Jul 25, 2004, 3:05 PM
Total Launches
155
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
Long March 2C/SM 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
Thrust
2,962 kN
LEO Capacity
3,850 kg
GTO Capacity
1,440 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2003
Fastest Turnaround
6mo 28d
Total Launches
2
Successful
2
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
2
Maiden flight: Dec 29, 2003
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