Beijing-3
Long March 2D
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Status
Success Mission
Beijing-3
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $30,000,000
0.5 m resolution Earth observation satellite for Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Company Ltd.
Location
Rocket
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.