Success
Maiden Flight
Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 6C
SSOorbit
Carried 4 Earth observation satellites to orbit: * Haiwangxing-01, 239 kg X-band SAR satellite built by SAST for Zhihui Space Tech * Zhixing-1C, X-band radar sat for Smart Satellite Technology * 2 unidentified optical Earth observation satellites
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Replay
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,675
CASC Mission
#467
Pad Launch
#6
Location Launch
#126
Designator
2024-085
Launch Window
NET
May 7, 2024, 3:21 AM
Precision
Minute
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:13 AM
Window Open
3:55 AM
Window Close
Long March 6C Specs
The Long March 6C 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 6A, with its solid rocket boosters deleted, with 2 YF-100 engines on the first stage and 1 YF-115 engine on the second stage.
Length
43 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
216 t
Thrust
2,376 kN
LEO Capacity
4,500 kg
SSO Capacity
2,000 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2024
Total Launches
1
Successful
1
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
1
Maiden flight: May 7, 2024
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
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
May 7, 2024, 11:21 AM
Total Launches
155
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
38.8491, 111.6080