Success
Yaogan-32-01
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2C/YZ-1S
SSOorbit
Yaogan is a series of Chinese reconnaissance satellites.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:43 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,783
CASC Mission
#233
Pad Launch
#58
Location Launch
#107
Designator
2018-077
Launch Window
NET
Oct 9, 2018, 2:43 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
2:36 AM
Window Open
3:03 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
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
Oct 9, 2018, 10:43 AM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911