Success
SatNet LEO Group 01
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 5B/YZ-2
POorbit
A batch of 10 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.
Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,833
CASC Mission
#499
Pad Launch
#13
Location Launch
#34
Designator
2024-240
Launch Window
NET
Dec 16, 2024, 10:00 AM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 5B/YZ-2 Specs
Length
53.66 m
Diameter
5 m
Launch Mass
837 t
Thrust
10,565 kN
SSO Capacity
15,000 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2024
Fastest Turnaround
3mo 16d
Total Launches
3
Successful
3
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
3
Maiden flight: Dec 16, 2024
Social Flight Log
- Dec 16, 2024, 11:48 AM
Launch success.
Source - Dec 16, 2024, 10:03 AM
Liftoff.
Source - Dec 16, 2024, 8:49 AM
Unofficial Webcast by International Rocket Launches has started
Source - Dec 16, 2024, 8:49 AM
Tweaked approximate T-0.
Source - Dec 12, 2024, 11:36 AM
NET December 16 per new NOTAMs.
Source - Dec 10, 2024, 5:47 AM
Added launch per NOTAMs (payload identity per https://x.com/CNSpaceflight/status/1866353883012063722).
Source
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
Dec 16, 2024, 6:00 PM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511