Astrophysics
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentThe DArk Matter Particle Explorer will be launched into a sun-synchronous orbit at a 500km altituder to study high energy electrons and photons. DAMPE is one of five missions in China's Strategic Pioneer Research Program
Orbital Attempt
#5,524
CASC Mission
#167
Pad Launch
#40
Location Launch
#82
Designator
2015-078
Dec 17, 2015, 12:12 AM
1 update
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 17, 2015, 8:12 AM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
