Success
Zhongxing 20
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3A
Direct-GEOorbit
Zhongxing 20A is a Chinese military communications satellite.
Friday, November 14, 2003 at 4:01 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,629
CASC Mission
#19
Pad Launch
#20
Location Launch
#33
Designator
2003-052
Launch Window
NET
Nov 14, 2003, 4:01 PM
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
Nov 15, 2003, 12:01 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266