Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentChinese reconnaissance satellite explicitly named in official news as a "high orbit optical remote sensing satellite". Satellite was found in standard geostationary transfer orbit after launch; other details TBD.
Orbital Attempt
#6,574
CASC Mission
#449
Pad Launch
#10
Location Launch
#25
Designator
2023-197
Dec 15, 2023, 1:41 PM
Minute
1 update
1:32 PM
Window Open
2:26 PM
Window Close
The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China. Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Dec 15, 2023, 9:41 PM
Total Launches
68
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511
