Success
Long March 2C/SMA | Shijian 9A & Shijian 9B
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C/SMA
Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 3:25 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,249
CASC Mission
#115
Pad Launch
#9
Location Launch
#43
Designator
2012-056
Launch Window
NET
Oct 14, 2012, 3:25 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 2C/SMA 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.
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2008
Fastest Turnaround
4y 1mo
Total Launches
3
Successful
3
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
3
Maiden flight: Sep 6, 2008
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
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
Oct 14, 2012, 11:25 AM
Total Launches
155
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080