Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentChinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
Orbital Attempt
#6,949
CASC Mission
#522
Pad Launch
#100
Location Launch
#225
Designator
2025-097
May 12, 2025, 6:09 PM
Minute
1 update
5:59 PM
Window Open
6:35 PM
Window Close
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
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
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
May 13, 2025, 2:09 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266