Yaogan-30-07Long March 2CChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Mon · Oct 26th, 2020 11:19 AM - 11:28 AM EDT Watch Online MissionYaogan-30-07Type: Government/Top SecretThe 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. LocationLaunch Complex 3 ( LC-3 ) ( LA-1 )Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China101 rockets have launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China. RocketLong March 2The Long March 2 rocket has been launched a total of 22 times with 21 successful and 1 failed launches. AgencyChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationType: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long MarchCountry: CHNThe 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule