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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulCommunicationsLong March 2C · x6
Launched 2022-03-05 06:01 UTCLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
24th
orbital launch attempt in 2022
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
5th
launch this year
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
1st
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
81 d 13 h
since the pad's previous launch
The first flight dedicated to the launch of the Internet constellation of GalaxySpace, a private company, planning the total deployment of more than 1000 satellites in earth orbit. The satellites broadcast in 5G, with a capacity of 10 Gb.
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
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Launch success.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Liftoff has occurred per local social media reports.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Added launch per NOTAMs.
Cosmic_Penguin
Height
42m
Diameter
3.4m
To low Earth orbit
3,850kg
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