Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentThe satellite is China's first operational civilian remote-sensing satellite, specifically designed for the Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR).
Orbital Attempt
#4,626
CASC Mission
#17
Pad Launch
#15
Location Launch
#17
Designator
2003-049
Oct 21, 2003, 3:16 AM
1 update
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Oct 21, 2003, 11:16 AM
Total Launches
157
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
