What rocket is launching DRO-A/B?

DRO-A/B is launching on the Long March 2C/YZ-1S.

Who is launching DRO-A/B?

DRO-A/B is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is DRO-A/B launching from?

DRO-A/B is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is DRO-A/B heading to?

DRO-A/B is heading to Lunar Orbit (LO).

Is the Long March 2C/YZ-1S reusable?

No — the Long March 2C/YZ-1S is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 2C/YZ-1S flown?

The Long March 2C/YZ-1S has launched 10 times to date, with 9 successful flights.

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DRO-A/B

Name: DRO-A/B — Long March 2C/YZ-1S
Start: 2024-03-13T12:51:00Z
End: 2024-03-13T12:59:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Technology

Partial Failure

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 2C/YZ-1SLOorbit

Status details

Failure reason

Upper stage problem; payload deployed to wrong orbit.

Overview

Two spacecraft by the Chinese Academy of Sciences designed to perform communication and navigation testing from a Distant Retrograde Orbit (DRO) around the Moon with a 3rd satellite in Low Earth Orbit.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,638

CASC Mission

#458

Pad Launch

#89

Location Launch

#202

Designator

2024-048

Launch Window

NET

Mar 13, 2024, 12:51 PM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

12:39 PM

Window Open

12:59 PM

Window Close

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Total Launches

108

Orbital Attempts

108

Fastest Turnaround

13d 6h

Wikipedia Map

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Local Launch Time

Mar 13, 2024, 8:51 PM

Total Launches

241

Total Landings

Coordinates

28.2460, 102.0266

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Frequently asked questions

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

Capacity

3,850 kg

Capacity

1,250 kg

Capacity

1,400 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2018

Fastest Turnaround

1mo 13d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Oct 9, 2018

Wikipedia

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

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Status details

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching DRO-A/B?

Who is launching DRO-A/B?

Where is DRO-A/B launching from?

What orbit is DRO-A/B heading to?

Is the Long March 2C/YZ-1S reusable?

How many times has the Long March 2C/YZ-1S flown?

What is the DRO-A/B mission?