Yaogan-32-02
Long March 2C/YZ-1S
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission
Yaogan-32-02
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Yaogan is a series of Chinese reconnaissance satellites.
The visualization during the launch of Yaogan-32 Group 01 hints towards the two satellites being SIGINT satellites.
Location
Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603) has witnessed the launch of 112 rockets, including 112 orbital launch attempts, while Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 222 rocket launches.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2C/YZ-1S
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.
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.
Eyes in the skies.
Well done for a top secret launch.
Nice launch another one for the text books, to bad it was not televised for all to see.
Just wonder what the purpose of this satellites are (climate data hopefully .