Planetary Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentZhangheng-1, also known as CSES (China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellite) is a scientific mission dedicated to studying the ionospheric precursors of earthquakes. Data collected by the mission will also allow studying solar-terrestrial interactions and phenomena of solar physics. This mission is a collaboration between China National Space Administration and the Italian Space Agency. CSES satellite weighs about 730 kg and it is to reside in a 98° sun-synchronous circular orbit at an altitude about 500 km, where it is expected to operate for 5 years.
Orbital Attempt
#5,721
CASC Mission
#213
Pad Launch
#53
Location Launch
#100
Designator
2018-015
Feb 2, 2018, 7:51 AM
Second
1 update
7:43 AM
Window Open
8:12 AM
Window Close
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
Feb 2, 2018, 3:51 PM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
