Success
Ziyuan-3-03
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 4B
SSOorbit
Ziyuan is a series of remote sensing satellites in Sun-synchronous orbit around Earth. Ziyuan 3-02 is a Chinese Earth observation satellite, a high-resolution imaging satellite operated by the Ministry of Land and Resources of the People's Republic of China.
Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 3:13 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,979
CASC Mission
#288
Pad Launch
#46
Location Launch
#86
Designator
2020-051
Launch Window
NET
Jul 25, 2020, 3:13 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:06 AM
Window Open
3:40 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
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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
Jul 25, 2020, 11:13 AM
Total Launches
155
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080