Long March 6 | Qilu-1, Qilu-4 & others
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
April 27, 2021, 3:12 a.m. - April 27, 2021, 4:03 a.m.
April 27, 2021, 3:12 a.m. - April 27, 2021, 4:03 a.m.
This launch delivered 9 commercial satellites into low Earth orbit. Qilu-1 and Qilu-4, as well as most other satellites on this mission, are Earth observation spacecraft. One other satellite on this mission is the scientific research and technology verification satellite NEO 1 with the purpose of observing small space bodies, as well as testing the technology to use deployable net for catching small objects in orbit.
Launch success.
Liftoff confirmed.
Added per NOTAM.
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.
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