Success
2 x SatNet test satellites
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C/YZ-1S
POorbit
2 satellites officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)". Probable 1st test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Replay
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,469
CASC Mission
#425
Pad Launch
#103
Location Launch
#197
Designator
2023-095
Launch Window
NET
Jul 9, 2023, 11:00 AM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 2C/YZ-1S 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
1,250 kg
SSO Capacity
1,400 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2018
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 13d
Total Launches
10
Successful
9
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
2
Maiden flight: Oct 9, 2018
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
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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, 2023, 7:00 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911