Success
Shiyan 9 (XJY-6-02)
Government/Top Secret
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 7A
GTOorbit
Unknown Chinese "technological validation" satellite; rumored to be new optical observation satellite in GEO.
Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 5:51 PM
Replay
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,057
CASC Mission
#309
Pad Launch
#5
Location Launch
#11
Designator
2021-019
Launch Window
NET
Mar 11, 2021, 5:51 PM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 7A Specs
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2020
Fastest Turnaround
27d 8h
Total Launches
15
Successful
14
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
14
Maiden flight: Mar 16, 2020
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
Mar 12, 2021, 1:51 AM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511