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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch FailureEarth ScienceKaituozhe-1
Launched 2005-06-09 00:00 UTCKaituozhe Launch Pad, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
No cause has been given yet.
Launch failure
Target: Low Earth Orbit
Kaituozhe-1 lifted off with KT-1 satellite?, but the launch failed.
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Reported orbital launch failure.
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Government · China · Founded 1999 · Chairman & President Lei Fanpei
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.
Launches
621
Successful
605
97%
Landings
1
of 2
Upcoming
7
scheduled
Height
18m
Diameter
2m
To low Earth orbit
100kg
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