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Haiyang 2C
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 4B
LEOorbit
Haiyang (Chinese: "Ocean"), abbreviated HY, is a marine remote sensing satellite series planned by China.
Monday, September 21, 2020 at 5:40 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,996
CASC Mission
#294
Pad Launch
#69
Location Launch
#133
Designator
2020-066
Launch Window
NET
Sep 21, 2020, 5:40 AM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
5:32 AM
Window Open
6:00 AM
Window Close
Long March 4B Specs
The Long March 4B (Chinese: 长征四号乙火箭), also known as the Chang Zheng 4B, CZ-4B and LM-4B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Launched from Launch Complex 1 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, it is a 3-stage rocket, used mostly to place satellites into low Earth and sun synchronous orbits.
Length
44.1 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
249 t
Thrust
2,961 kN
LEO Capacity
4,200 kg
GTO Capacity
1,500 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1999
Fastest Turnaround
5d 21h
Total Launches
56
Successful
55
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
36
Maiden flight: May 10, 1999
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
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Sep 21, 2020, 1:40 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911