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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.
Multiple satellite mission consisting of five Earth-imaging satellites, which comprise the second group of commercial imaging satellites for Zhuhai Orbita Control Engineering Ltd.
Height 20.00 Meters
Max Stages 4
Mass To GTO 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust 1177 kN
Diameter 2.00 Meters
Mass To LEO 500 kg
Liftoff Mass 58 Tonnes
Launch Success 17
Consecutive Success 17
Maiden Flight 2015-09-25
Launch Failures 0