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Long March 3C | Compass-G4
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3C
Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 4:26 PM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,091
CASC Mission
#79
Pad Launch
#38
Location Launch
#59
Designator
2010-057
Launch Window
NET
Oct 31, 2010, 4:26 PM
Precision
Second
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
Nov 1, 2010, 12:26 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266