Success
Shiyan 16 A/B & Shiyan 17
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 6
SSOorbit
3 Chinese classified satellites
Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11:50 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,307
CASC Mission
#387
Pad Launch
#11
Location Launch
#111
Designator
2022-121
Launch Window
NET
Sep 26, 2022, 11:50 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
11:43 PM
Window Open
12:15 AM
Window Close
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
Sep 27, 2022, 7:50 AM
Total Launches
155
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
Long March 6 Specs
Length
29 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
103 t
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2015
Fastest Turnaround
25d 23h
Total Launches
15
Successful
15
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
15
Maiden flight: Sep 19, 2015
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