Hongyan-1 & Yunhai-2 Group 01
Long March 2D/YZ-3
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission
Hongyan-1 & Yunhai-2 Group 01
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Hongyan-1 is the first demonstration satellite for Hongyan, which is a planned constellation consisting of 320 satellites in low Earth orbit.
Yunhai-2 is a constellation of Chinese military meteorological satellites. Reportedly the satellites use Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) to collect atmospheric data for weather prediction and for ionosphere, climate, and gravity research.
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 116 rockets, including 116 orbital launch attempts, while Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 232 rocket launches.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2D/YZ-3
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.
The YZ-3 variant includes a YZ-3 upper stage able to push satellites into higher orbits.
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.
