Shijian 18Long March 5 / YZ-2 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Failure Sun ยท Jul 2nd, 2017 7:23 AM - 12:11 PM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyKXiXTRAuI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2-_-GC9sM4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78sTo_4OZeQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3wOZnlrHnU Mission Shijian 18 Type: Communications Shijian 18 is a Chinese experimental geostationary satellite based on the new DFH-5 Bus. Reportedly the transmission capacity of the satellite is double that of current Chinese communications satellites, allowing more television channels and clearer programs to be transmitted. The new satellite will also improve internet connectivity and accessibility as well as reduce users' costs. Location Wenchang Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 10 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 5 / YZ-2 Length: meters Diameter: meters First Launched: December 8, 2020 The Long March 5 / YZ-2 rocket has been launched a total of 2 times with 1 successful and 1 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