Jilin-1 High Resolution 03B 01-06 & 03C 01-03
Long March 11
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Status
Success
Mission
Jilin-1 High Resolution 03B 01-06 & 03C 01-03
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Earth observation satellites for the Jilin-1 commercial Earth observation satellites constellation.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 11
Agency
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.