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Long March 3C/E | Chang'e 5-T1
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3C/E
Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 6:00 PM
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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
#5,416
CASC Mission
#142
Pad Launch
#56
Location Launch
#83
Designator
2014-065
Launch Window
NET
Oct 23, 2014, 6:00 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 3C/E Specs
Length
55.64 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
344 t
Thrust
5,923 kN
LEO Capacity
8,000 kg
GTO Capacity
3,900 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2014
Fastest Turnaround
3y 10mo
Total Launches
3
Successful
3
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
3
Maiden flight: Oct 23, 2014
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 24, 2014, 2:00 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266