Hongyun-1

Mission

Hongyun-1

Type: Communications

Hongyun is planned constellation of 156 low Earth orbit communications satellites by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC). Hongyun-1 is a technology demonstration satellite.

Location

Unknown Pad

Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China

97 launches have been at this location.

Rocket

Long March 11

Length: 20 meters
Diameter: 2 meters
First Launched: December 4, 2020

The Long March 11 rocket has been launched a total of 10 times with 10 successful and 0 failed launches.

Agency

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Type: Government
Abbreviation: CASC
Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei
Founded: 1999
Launchers: Long March
Spacecraft:
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.