Yaogan-30-07Long March 2C China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Mon · Oct 26th, 2020 11:19 AM - 11:28 AM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amZCV80hM2g Mission Yaogan-30-07 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. Location Launch Complex 3 ( LC-3 ) ( LA-1 ) Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 99 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 2 Length: meters Diameter: meters First Launched: January 13, 2021 The Long March 2 rocket has been launched a total of 22 times with 21 successful and 1 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule