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Long March 2C | Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

Mission

Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO)

Type:

Earth Science

Orbit:

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Satellite for Earth Observation (SEO) is an Earth observation satellite project of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University. The SEO mission aims to develop advanced space technologies and represents an ambitious step toward utilizing space technologies to support sustainability and future development, including giving Emirati talent hands-on experiences in various stages of satellite development and operations including ground station facilities, assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) capabilities. The mission seeks to provide data and insights that contribute to environmental protection, natural resource management, and enhanced planning and decision-making efficiency.

Status

Launch Successful

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Pad

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Launch Complex 9

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Latitude: 38.863128

longitude: 111.589567

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Location

Timezone:

Asia/Shanghai

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center is a People's Republic of China space and defense launch facility. It is situated in Kelan County, Xinzhou, Shanxi Province and is the second of four launch sites having been founded in March 1966 and coming into full operation in 1968.

Location total Launch count:

161

Location total Landing count:

0

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Rocket

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Long March 2C

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.

Family: Long March

Variant: C

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Details

Min stage: 2

Max stage: 2m

Length: 42.0m

Diameter: 3.35

First Flight: Sept. 9, 1982

Total launch count: 66

Successful launches: 65

Failed launches: 1

Consecutive successful launches: 44

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capacity: 3850kg

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Type:

Government

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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.

Founding year:

1999

Administrator:

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Launchers:

Long March

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Agency

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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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Type: Government

Details

Administrator:

Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei

Founding year:

1999

Launchers:

Long March

Total launch count: 615

Successful launches: 599

Consecutive successful launches: 6

Failed launches: 16

Pending launches: 9

Successful landings: 1

Failed landings: 1

Attempted landings: 2

Consecutive successful landings: 1

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