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Long March 3A | Compass-IGSO-1 ( BEIDOU-2 IGS-1)
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3A
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 9:30 PM
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Mission details
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned and operated by the China National Space Administration.[4] It is one of the global navigation satellite systems that provide geolocation and time information to a BDS receiver anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more BDS satellites.
Oct 31, 2000 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#5,070
CASC Mission
#72
Pad Launch
#21
Location Launch
#56
Designator
2010-036
Launch Window
NET
Jul 31, 2010, 9:30 PM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 3A Specs
Length
52.5 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
240 t
Thrust
2,962 kN
LEO Capacity
0 kg
GTO Capacity
2,300 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1994
Fastest Turnaround
23d 4h
Total Launches
27
Successful
27
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
27
Maiden flight: Feb 8, 1994
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
Aug 1, 2010, 5:30 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266