Shiyan 30 01-02
Long March 2D
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Weather Forecast During Launch
The forecast calls for a temperature of 60°F, moderate rain, 100% cloud cover, a wind speed of 3mph and 3.24in of rain.
Mission
Shiyan 30 01-02
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $30,000,000
A pair of Chinese satellites reported to be for "Earth observation technological testing and validation" purposes. Actual usage not known.
Location
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) has witnessed the launch of 103 rockets, including 103 orbital launch attempts. While Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 232 rocket launches.
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2D
The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
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.
