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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulGovernment/Top SecretLong March 2C
Launched 2018-06-27 03:30:05 UTCLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
54th
orbital launch attempt in 2018
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
18th
launch this year
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
5th
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
21 d 14 h
since the pad's previous launch
A pair of experimental satellites to conduct tests of intersatellite communication links and trial new Earth observation technology.
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.
Launches
621
Successful
605
97%
Landings
1
of 2
Upcoming
7
scheduled
Height
42m
Diameter
3.4m
To low Earth orbit
3,850kg
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