Success
Shijian-17
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 5/YZ-2
Direct-GEOorbit
This 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.
Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,596
CASC Mission
#184
Pad Launch
#1
Location Launch
#2
Designator
2016-065
Launch Window
NET
Nov 3, 2016, 12:43 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
12:30 PM
Window Open
1:00 PM
Window Close
Long March 5/YZ-2 Specs
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2016
Fastest Turnaround
8mo
Total Launches
2
Successful
1
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Nov 3, 2016
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
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
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
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511