Success
3 x SatNet test satellites
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2D/YZ-3
LEOorbit
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" built by Chinese Academy of Sciences. Probable 3 (?) test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Replay
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,558
CASC Mission
#445
Pad Launch
#85
Location Launch
#196
Designator
2023-181
Launch Window
NET
Nov 23, 2023, 10:00 AM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
9:52 AM
Window Open
10:15 AM
Window Close
Long March 2D/YZ-3 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. The YZ-3 variant includes a YZ-3 upper stage able to push satellites into higher orbits.
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2018
Fastest Turnaround
3mo 28d
Total Launches
4
Successful
4
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
4
Maiden flight: Dec 29, 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
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
Nov 23, 2023, 6:00 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266