Long March 11 | Shiyan 21
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Dec. 16, 2022, 5:50 a.m. - Dec. 16, 2022, 8:05 a.m.
Dec. 16, 2022, 5:50 a.m. - Dec. 16, 2022, 8:05 a.m.
Chinese classified satellite of unknown purposes.
Launch success.
Added launch per NOTAMs; payload and launch vehicle identities very uncertain.
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.
INFO WIKI
China launched a Long March 11 solid rocket from Xichang early Friday, completing a campaign of seven orbit launch attempts in just over a week which included the debut of two new launch vehicles.
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