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Shijian 20

Long March 5

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
Success

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.

Trajectory

The trajectory is unavailable. Check back for updates.

Location

101

Wenchang Space Launch Site, People’s Republic of China

24 rockets have launched from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People’s Republic of China.

101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, 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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