Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentThird stage of the rocket suffered an anomaly resulting in only one of the two engines operating properly, and it broke up along with the payload while reentering the atmosphere.
Nusantara Dua is a high throughput communications satellite built by CAST for Indonesian satellite operator PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara. It will replace the Palapa D satellite. Nusantara Dua will provide broadband internet and broadcasting access to users in Indonesia, as well as some regions of Asia-Pacific and Australia.
Orbital Attempt
#5,948
CASC Mission
#277
Pad Launch
#86
Location Launch
#143
Apr 9, 2020, 11:46 AM
1 update
11:38 AM
Window Open
12:25 PM
Window Close
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
Apr 9, 2020, 7:46 PM
Total Launches
241
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266
