Long March 6A | G60 Polar Group 01
Launch Complex 9A
Taiyuan 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.
G60 Polar Group 01
18 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites with Ku, Q and V band payloads for the G60 constellation operated by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) with funding backed by the Shanghai local government. Initial constellation will consist of 1296 satellites by 2027 with long term plans to expand it to 12000 satellites.
Long March 6A
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
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