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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulNavigationLong March 3B / YZ-1
Launched 2018-02-12 05:03:04 UTCLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Medium Earth Orbit
Worldwide
18th
orbital launch attempt in 2018
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
7th
launch this year
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
1st
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
63 d 12 h
since the pad's previous launch
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is a Chinese satellite navigation system. It consists of two separate satellite constellations – a limited test system that has been operating since 2000, and a full-scale global navigation system that is currently under construction. Beidou-3 are the third generation navigation satellites which are launched into medium Earth 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.
Launches
621
Successful
605
97%
Landings
1
of 2
Upcoming
7
scheduled
Height
54.8m
Diameter
3.4m
To low Earth orbit
11,500kg
Liftoff thrust
5,923kN
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