Success
L-SAR4-01 (LTDC-4A)
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3B/E
GSTOorbit
China’s (and globally) first synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite being put into geosynchronous orbit. It can provide unprecedented all-time Earth observations of an area near the same longitude and can provide unique non-interrupted observations for various uses.
Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 5:26 PM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,494
CASC Mission
#430
Pad Launch
#105
Location Launch
#189
Designator
2023-120
Launch Window
NET
Aug 12, 2023, 5:26 PM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
4:46 PM
Window Open
6:05 PM
Window Close
Long March 3B/E Specs
The Long March 3B / E (G2) (CZ-3B / E) is one of the most successful medium-range launchers and the strongest variant of the CZ-3 series. It was specially developed for the transport of heavy communications satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit. The additional designation "E" stands for a higher payload fairing, stretched boosters and extended fuel tanks at the first stage, over the CZ-3B.
Length
56.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
456 t
Thrust
5,924 kN
LEO Capacity
12,000 kg
GTO Capacity
5,500 kg
Launch Cost
$70M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2007
Fastest Turnaround
15d
Total Launches
76
Successful
74
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: May 13, 2007
Social Flight Log
- Aug 12, 2023, 6:31 PM
launch success.
Source - Aug 12, 2023, 1:27 PM
Rescheduled to August 12 UTC per new NOTAMs.
Source - Aug 11, 2023, 3:04 PM
Related NOTAMs for August 11 UTC have all been removed.
Source - Aug 8, 2023, 9:25 AM
Refined launch window per NOTAMs.
Source - Aug 8, 2023, 6:52 AM
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identity uncertain.
Source
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 13, 2023, 1:26 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266