Feng Yun 2B
Long March 3
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission
Feng Yun 2B
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
China’s geostationary meteorological satellite program FY-2 (Feng Yun 2) began its development in 1980. It is built by the Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering.
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 92 rockets, including 92 orbital launch attempts, while Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 207 rocket launches.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 3
The Long March 3 is a chinese orbital carrier rocket. They all launched from Launch Area 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. It is a 3 stage rocket used to put communication satellites into geosynchronous trasfer 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.
