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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulTest FlightKaituozhe-2
Launched 2017-03-02 23:53 UTCLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Worldwide
13th
orbital launch attempt in 2017
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
2nd
launch this year
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
1st
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
71 d 4 h
since the pad's previous launch
This is the maiden launch of Kaitouzhe-2 rocket. Tiankun-1 is a new technology test satellite developed and built by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and it will be launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit.
Launch Provider
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.
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