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Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Inventory Satellite (TECIS)

Long March 4B

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
Success

Mission

Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Inventory Satellite (TECIS)

Type: Earth Science

Note: Launch vehicle and payload uncertain.

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Monitoring Satellite (TECIS) is intended to evaluate forest biomass, measure atmospheric aerosol content, and detect photosynthetic fluorescence. These measurements will contribute to efforts to combat global warming.

The satellite carries 4 instruments: Multi-Beam LIDAR, Directional Multi-Spectral Camera, Directional Polarization Camera, and Chlorophyll Fluorescence Hyper-Spectral Monitor (SIFIS)

The satellite will operate in a sun-synchronous orbit at a height of 506 km, at 10:30 AM local time in the descending mode, with a designed lifetime of 8 years.

Trajectory

The trajectory is unavailable. Check back for updates.

Mission patch for Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Inventory Satellite (TECIS)

Location

Launch Complex 9

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China

123 rockets have launched from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China.

Launch Complex 9, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Agency

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation – CASC

  • Type: Government
  • Abbreviation: CASC
  • Administration: Chairman & 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.

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