Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentThe Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) is a dual purpose Earh observation and optical satellite. It is to operate in sun-synchronous orbit with a planned lifetime of 5 years. PakTes-1A is a remote sensing satellite built by Pakistan's space agency with assistance from Space Advisory Company of South Africa.
Orbital Attempt
#5,762
CASC Mission
#226
Pad Launch
#57
Location Launch
#105
Designator
2018-056
Jul 9, 2018, 3:56 AM
1 update
3:47 AM
Window Open
4:15 AM
Window Close
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.
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2008
Fastest Turnaround
4y 1mo
Total Launches
3
Successful
3
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
3
Maiden flight: Sep 6, 2008
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
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Jul 9, 2018, 11:56 AM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911