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Shijian 19
Biology
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2D
LEOorbit
Shijian 19 is a Chinese recoverable satellite for hoisting various scientific experiments in microgravity. Unlike previous similar Chinese satellites, the return capsule can be reused up to 15 times and can carry about 500 kg of recoverable payload, as well as 200 kg of unrecoverable payload. This type of satellite can be flown in a short term configuration powered by batteries or in a long term configuration with solar arrays.
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,770
CASC Mission
#484
Pad Launch
#115
Location Launch
#231
Designator
2024-177
Launch Window
NET
Sep 27, 2024, 10:30 AM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
10:22 AM
Window Open
11:02 AM
Window Close
Long March 2D Specs
The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
Length
38.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
232 t
Thrust
2,962 kN
LEO Capacity
3,500 kg
GTO Capacity
0 kg
SSO Capacity
1,300 kg
Launch Cost
$30M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1992
Fastest Turnaround
1d 20h
Total Launches
99
Successful
98
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
67
Maiden flight: Aug 9, 1992
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
Sep 27, 2024, 6:30 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911