Human Exploration
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentFirst test flight of the Shenzhou spacecraft, without crew on board. The spacecraft used has only 8 of the 13 sub-systems on board being operational, and was not equipped with a life support system or an emergency escape system. The major test objectives of the mission were the flight of the Long March 2F rocket, separation of the modules, attitude control, lifting body reentry, heat shield testing and ground recovery.
The Shenzhou program is a crewed spaceflight initiative by China. The program put the first Chinese citizen, Yang Liwei, into orbit on 15 October 2003.
Jan 1, 1993 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#4,354
CASC Mission
#2
Pad Launch
#1
Location Launch
#29
Designator
1999-061
Nov 19, 1999, 10:30 PM
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
Nov 20, 1999, 6:30 AM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
