Success
Long March 3C | Tianlian 1-03
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3C
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,232
CASC Mission
#112
Pad Launch
#49
Location Launch
#76
Designator
2012-040
Launch Window
NET
Jul 25, 2012, 3:43 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
Jul 25, 2012, 11:43 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266