Launch vehicle
Long March 5/YZ-2
- Recorded launches
- 2
- First flight
- 2016-11-03
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Failure
Shijian 18
Long March 5/YZ-2
Historical mission record
This page records Long March 5 / YZ-2 | Shijian 18 and its reported outcome: Launch Failure. The date above is a historical record.
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Mission status
Launch Failure
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LAUNCH SITEWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Mission
Shijian 18 is a Chinese experimental geostationary satellite based on the new DFH-5 Bus. Reportedly the transmission capacity of the satellite is double that of current Chinese communications satellites, allowing more television channels and clearer programs to be transmitted. The new satellite will also improve internet connectivity and accessibility as well as reduce users' costs.
- Launch vehicle
- Long March 5/YZ-2
- Mission type
- Communications
- Destination orbit
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit
- Launch pad
- 101
- Provider
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The vehicle
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Recorded timing
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4h 58m windowPublished target
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Launch site & orbit
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
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