Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government18 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) with funding backed by the Shanghai local government. Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.
Orbital Attempt
#6,825
CASC Mission
#497
Pad Launch
#10
Location Launch
#136
Designator
2024-232
Dec 5, 2024, 4:41 AM
Minute
1 update
4:32 AM
Window Open
4:58 AM
Window Close
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
Dec 5, 2024, 12:41 PM
Total Launches
157
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080
