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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulGovernment/Top SecretLong March 4C
Launched 2022-11-15 01:38 UTCLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
159th
orbital launch attempt in 2022
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
45th
launch this year
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
12th
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
17 d
since the pad's previous launch
Officially described as an optical remote-sensing satellite built by SAST.
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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