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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulTest FlightLong March 12
Launched 2024-11-30 14:25 UTCCommercial LC-2, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
230th
orbital launch attempt in 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
43rd
launch this year
Commercial LC-2
1st
launch from this pad this year
First launch of the Long March 12 launch vehicle and the first launch from the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site.
2 satellites are on board: * Satellite Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite * JSW-03
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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Tweaked launch window.
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Adding launch per marine navigation warnings; payload identity uncertain.
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Height
62m
Diameter
3.8m
To low Earth orbit
12,000kg
Liftoff thrust
5,000kN
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