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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.
Officially described as "Satellite-Internet Technology Demonstration Satellite(s)" manufactured by CAST. Probable 1 (?) test satellite for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
Height 42.00 Meters
Max Stages 3
Mass To GTO 1250 kg
Liftoff Thrust 2962 kN
Diameter 3.35 Meters
Mass To LEO 3850 kg
Liftoff Mass 233 Tonnes
Launch Success 7
Consecutive Success 7
Maiden Flight 2018-10-09
Launch Failures 1
Cosmic_Penguin
2023-12-30T01:45:15+0000
Launch success.
Cosmic_Penguin
2023-12-27T18:51:20+0000
Updated possible LV identity based on additional clues.
Cosmic_Penguin
2023-12-26T07:47:23+0000
Refined launch window and updated possible LV identity.
Cosmic_Penguin
2023-12-23T02:32:31+0000
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.