Shijian 20Long March 5 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Fri ยท Dec 27th, 2019 7:45 AM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vll35BS1qVk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPHPKeFLecg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Vu60EavR8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC_zsD9QRZY Mission Shijian 20 Type: Communications Shijian 20 is an experimental geostationary communications satellite. This is also a return-to-flight launch for Long March 5 after a July 2017 failure. Location Wenchang Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 10 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 5 Length: 57 meters Diameter: 5 meters First Launched: November 3, 2016 Long March 5 is a Chinese heavy lift launch system developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). CZ-5 is the first Chinese vehicle designed from the ground up to focus on non-hypergolic liquid rocket propellants. Currently, two CZ-5 vehicle configurations are planned, with maximum payload capacities of ~25,000 kilograms (55,000 lb) to LEO and ~14,000 kilograms (31,000 lb) to GTO. The Long March 5 roughly matches the capabilities of American EELV heavy-class vehicles such as the Delta IV Heavy. The Long March 5 rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 3 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 Spacecraft: 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