Kaituozhe-2 — mission imagery
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Tiankun-1

Kaituozhe-2China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
Thursday, March 2, 2017 · 11:53 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Kaituozhe-2

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches612
Successes589

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

This is the maiden launch of Kaitouzhe-2 rocket. Tiankun-1 is a new technology test satellite developed and built by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and it will be launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit.

PayloadTiankun-1
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages0
PadLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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Launch site

Site locked

Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
40.960°N
Longitude
100.298°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

11:45 PM UTC - 12:14 AM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.