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Yaogan-30-06

Long March 2C

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
Success

Mission

Yaogan-30-06

Type: Government/Top Secret

The Yaogan 30-01-01 to 30-01-03 (Remote Sensing Satellite-30-01-01 to 30-01-03) satellites, were launched by CZ-2C rocket from China’s Xichang space center on 29 September 2017. The purpose is not confirmed, although the news reports hint towards a SIGINT mission, especially to detect ships by their radio emissions. They are also known as CX 5 by the manufacturer.

The satellites are spaced by 120° in their orbit.

Trajectory

The trajectory is unavailable. Check back for updates.

Location

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China

196 rockets have launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China.

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Agency

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation – CASC

  • Type: Government
  • Abbreviation: CASC
  • Administration: Chairman & 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.

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