Success
Beidou DW 2
Navigation
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3C
Direct-GEOorbit
Satellite for the second phase of the Chinese Beidou navigation system
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 4:16 PM
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
#4,974
CASC Mission
#62
Pad Launch
#32
Location Launch
#52
Designator
2009-018
Launch Window
NET
Apr 14, 2009, 4:16 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 3C Specs
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2008
Fastest Turnaround
1mo
Total Launches
14
Successful
14
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
14
Maiden flight: Apr 25, 2008
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
Apr 15, 2009, 12:16 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266