Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government5 prototype satellites for Low Earth Orbit communications satellite constellation testing, in 3 different orbits.
Orbital Attempt
#6,831
CASC Mission
#498
Pad Launch
#119
Location Launch
#238
Designator
2024-238
Dec 12, 2024, 7:17 AM
Minute
1 update
Launch success.
SourceRescheduled for December 12 per new NOTAMs.
SourceDelayed to TBD time with related NOTAMs cancelled.
SourceAdded launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicles identities extremely uncertain.
SourceThe 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
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 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 12, 2024, 3:17 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911