China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentOrbital Attempt
#5,462
CASC Mission
#150
Pad Launch
#58
Location Launch
#85
Designator
2015-019
Mar 30, 2015, 1:52 PM
1 update
Length
54.8 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
345 t
Thrust
4,441 kN
LEO Capacity
0 kg
GTO Capacity
4,800 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2015
Fastest Turnaround
10mo 7d
Total Launches
3
Successful
3
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
3
Maiden flight: Mar 30, 2015
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
Mar 30, 2015, 9:52 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266