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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.
A pair of satellites officially described as for cartographic surveying purposes, details TBD.
Height 50.00 Meters
Max Stages 2
Mass To GTO 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust 7230 kN
Diameter 3.35 Meters
Mass To LEO 0 kg
Liftoff Mass 530 Tonnes
Launch Success 8
Consecutive Success 8
Maiden Flight 2022-03-29
Launch Failures 0
2024-07-12T11:47:56+0000
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