Geely Constellation Group 03
Long March 6
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mission
Geely Constellation Group 03
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
10 LEO communications satellites for Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automotive for testing autonomous driving/inter-vehicle communication services. They also carry payloads for ocean observation.
Location
Launch Complex 16
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
Launch Complex 16 has witnessed the launch of 13 rockets, including 13 orbital launch attempts, while Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China, has been the site for 131 rocket launches.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 6
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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.
