Fengyun-2HLong March 3A China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Tue ยท Jun 5th, 2018 9:07 AM - 9:56 AM EDT Mission Fengyun-2H Type: Earth Science Fengyun is China's meteorogical satellite program. It includes polar-orbiting and geostationary spacecrafts. Fengyun-2H is a geostationary satellite expected to operate in orbit for about 5 years. Location Launch Complex 3 ( LC-3 ) ( LA-1 ) Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 101 rockets have launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China. Rocket Long March 3A Length: 52.5 meters Diameter: 3.35 meters The Long March 3A rocket has been launched a total of 11 times with 11 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Type: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long March Country: CHN 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule