Success
Long March 3C | Chang'e 2
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3C
Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Mission details
The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program also known as the Chang'e Project after the Chinese moon goddess Chang'e, is an ongoing series of robotic Moon missions by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The program incorporates lunar orbiters, landers, rovers and sample return spacecraft, launched using Long March rockets.
Jan 1, 2003 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#5,084
CASC Mission
#77
Pad Launch
#37
Location Launch
#58
Designator
2010-050
Launch Window
NET
Oct 1, 2010, 10:59 AM
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
Oct 1, 2010, 6:59 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266