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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulTest FlightLong March 5B
Launched 2020-05-05 10:00:27 UTC101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
30th
orbital launch attempt in 2020
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
8th
launch this year
101
1st
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
129 d 21 h
since the pad's previous launch
This is the maiden flight of Long March 5B rocket, which is to be used for delivering modules for China's new space station. This launch is also the first test flight for China's new generation crewed spacecraft.
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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Height
53.7m
Diameter
5m
To low Earth orbit
25,000kg
Liftoff thrust
10,565kN
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