Tiankun-1
Kaituozhe-2
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission
Tiankun-1
Type: Test Flight
This is the maiden launch of Kaitouzhe-2 rocket. Tiankun-1 is a new technology test satellite developed and built by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and it will be launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit.
Location
Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)
Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China
170 rockets have launched from Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China.
Rocket
Kaituozhe-2 – China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Family: Long March
The Kaituozhe-2 was manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation with the first launch on . Kaituozhe-2 has 1 successful launches and 0 failed launches with a total of 1 launches.
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Type: Government
Abbreviation: CASC
Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei
Founded: 1999
Launchers: Long March
Country: CHN
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.
