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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulCommunicationsLong March 6
Launched 2024-09-05 18:30 UTCLaunch Complex 16, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
163rd
orbital launch attempt in 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
29th
launch this year
Launch Complex 16
1st
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
443 d 15 h
since the pad's previous launch
10 LEO communications satellites for Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automotive for testing autonomous driving/inter-vehicle communication services. They also carry payloads for ocean observation.
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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Cosmic_Penguin
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Added launch per NOTAMs; Launch vehicle and payload identities highly uncertain.
Cosmic_Penguin
Height
29m
Diameter
3.4m
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