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Horus 1

Long March 2CChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Friday, February 24, 2023 · 04:01 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Long March 2C

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The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and...

Height42 m
LEO Payload3,850 kg
Launches600
Successes575

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

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 manufactu...

Mission Brief

Horus 1 is a remote sensing satellite for the Egyptian Space Agency developed by Aerospace Dongfanghong Satellite Co., Ltd. of CAST.

PayloadHorus 1
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages2
PadLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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Launch Site

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

LAUNCH SITE
40.960°N, 100.298°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.