Long March 2C/YZ-1S | SatNet test satellite
Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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.
SatNet test satellite
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.
Long March 2C/YZ-1S
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
Updates
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.
