Success
3 x SatNet test satellites
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C/YZ-1S
LEOorbit
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" manufactured by CAST. Probably 3 test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 12:13 AM
Replay
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,589
CASC Mission
#452
Pad Launch
#111
Location Launch
#218
Designator
2023-212
Launch Window
NET
Dec 30, 2023, 12:13 AM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
12:04 AM
Window Open
12:25 AM
Window Close
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
Social Flight Log
- Dec 30, 2023, 1:45 AM
Launch success.
Source - Dec 27, 2023, 6:51 PM
Updated possible LV identity based on additional clues.
Source - Dec 26, 2023, 7:47 AM
Refined launch window and updated possible LV identity.
Source - Dec 23, 2023, 2:32 AM
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.
Source
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
Dec 30, 2023, 8:13 AM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911