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Shijian 23

Long March 7A

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Status
Success

Mission

Shijian 23

Type: Communications

Shijian 23 is possibly an experimental Chinese High-throughput communication satellite based on the DFH-4E satellite bus; details TBD.

Trajectory

The trajectory is unavailable. Check back for updates.

Mission patch for Shijian 23

Location

201

Wenchang Space Launch Site, People’s Republic of China

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

201, 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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