LAUNCH CENTER

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Sun Jul 09 2023
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

SatNet test satellites?

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RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

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Rocket Details

Name:

Long March 2C/YZ-1S

Description:

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 Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine.

Long March 2C/YZ-1S rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Communications
  • Note: Payload and launch vehicle identities uncertain. Probable 1st test satellites for the Chinese state-owned LEO communication satellite constellation SatNet.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Launch Area 4 (SLS-2 / 603)