Ningxia 1 (x5)

Mission

Ningxia 1 (x5)

Type: Earth Science

Ningxia 1 is a constellation of remote sensing satellites developed by Dongfanghong Satellite Co., Ltd.

Location

Launch Complex 16

Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China

58 rockets have launched from Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China.

Rocket

Long March 6

Length: 29 meters
Diameter: 3.35 meters

The Long March 6 rocket has been launched a total of 4 times with 4 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

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.