Long March 7A | Shiyan 9 (XJY-6-02)
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Wenchang Space Launch Site, 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.
Shiyan 9 (XJY-6-02)
Unknown Chinese "technological validation" satellite; rumored to be new optical observation satellite in GEO.
Long March 7A
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Launch Success 5
Consecutive Success 5
Maiden Flight 2020-03-16
Launch Failures 1
Updates
SwGustav
2021-03-11T18:35:21+0000
Success confirmed by CASC
Cosmic_Penguin
2021-03-11T01:59:59+0000
Launch time update based on single rumor source, accuracy unknown.
Cosmic_Penguin
2021-03-09T03:44:41+0000
Added launch based on rocket roll-out and local road closure notices. Launch time TBD.
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