Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentThis will be the maiden flight of the Long March 5, which is China's next-generation heavy-lift space launch system, comparable in performance to the European Ariane 5 and the U.S. Delta IV Heavy. The rocket is powered by RP-1 and Hydrogen, and will be able to place 25 tonnes into low earth orbit. It is carrying Shijian-17, an experimental satellite, reportedly tasked with testing ion propulsion systems for future space station keeping uses.
Orbital Attempt
#5,596
CASC Mission
#184
Pad Launch
#1
Location Launch
#2
Designator
2016-065
Nov 3, 2016, 12:43 PM
1 update
12:30 PM
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1:00 PM
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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
Nov 3, 2016, 8:43 PM
Total Launches
68
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511
