Kaituozhe
In-activeChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
March 2, 2017
Description
Specifications
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Name
Kaituozhe -
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Variant
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Full Name
Kaituozhe-2
Payload Capacity
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Low Earth Orbit
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Geostationary Transfer
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Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Government
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
CASC 1999The 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.
Kaituozhe-2 | Tiankun-1
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
March 2, 2017, 11:53 p.m.
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