What rocket is launching Tianhui 5?

Tianhui 5 is launching on the Long March 6A.

Who is launching Tianhui 5?

Tianhui 5 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Tianhui 5 launching from?

Tianhui 5 is launching from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Tianhui 5 heading to?

Tianhui 5 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Is the Long March 6A reusable?

No — the Long March 6A is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 6A flown?

The Long March 6A has launched 25 times to date, with 25 successful flights.

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Tianhui 5

Government/Top Secret

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 6ASSOorbit

Launch time

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Success

Overview

A pair of satellites officially described as for cartographic surveying purposes, details TBD.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,545

CASC Mission

#441

Pad Launch

Location Launch

#124

Designator

2023-168

Launch Window

NET

Oct 31, 2023, 10:50 PM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

10:41 PM

Window Open

11:33 PM

Window Close

Launch Complex 9A

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

19d 18h

Map

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

Nov 1, 2023, 6:50 AM

Total Launches

157

Total Landings

Coordinates

38.8491, 111.6080

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 6A Specs

The Long March 6A is a Chinese launch vehicle of the Long March family, which was developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) and the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST). The vehicle is a further development of the Long March 6, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage as opposed to 1 on the Long March 6, augmented by 4 solid rocket boosters. The Long March 6A is China's first rocket with solid rocket boosters. The maiden launch of the Long March 6A took place 29 March 2022, successfully reaching orbit. It was also the first launch from the newly built launch complex 9A in Taiyuan.

Length

50 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

530 t

Thrust

7,230 kN

Capacity

6,400 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2022

Fastest Turnaround

19d 18h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Mar 29, 2022

Wikipedia

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

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Mission details

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Launch Complex 9A

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Tianhui 5?

Who is launching Tianhui 5?

Where is Tianhui 5 launching from?

What orbit is Tianhui 5 heading to?

Is the Long March 6A reusable?

How many times has the Long March 6A flown?

What is the Tianhui 5 mission?