China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Shijian 18
Long March 5/YZ-2
FAILURE
Failure
Sunday, July 2, 2017 · 11:23 UTC
Mission
/01Shijian 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.
Mission Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Probability
N/A
Status
Launch Failure
Vehicle & Pad
/02Rocket
Long March 5/YZ-2
Variant: YZ-2
Launch Pad
101
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
19.614° N, 110.951° E
2
Pad Launches
4
Location Launches
197
Agency Launches
43
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