Failure
Maiden Flight
Test Flight
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 7A
GSTOorbit
This is the first flight of the Long March 7A which is a new configuration of the Long March 7 launch vehicle. The difference is that 7A variant includes an additional third stage, allowing the rocket to perform GTO launches. This is also the first mission out of Wenchang cosmodrome in 2020.
Monday, March 16, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,941
CASC Mission
#275
Pad Launch
#3
Location Launch
#6
Launch Window
NET
Mar 16, 2020, 1:34 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Status Details
Failure Reason
According to video footage from locals, failure occurred shortly after separation of the first and second stages. No official details have been released yet.
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 16, 2020, 9:34 PM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511