China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Shijian 18

Long March 5/YZ-2

FAILURE
Failure

Sunday, July 2, 2017 · 11:23 UTC

Mission

/01

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.

Mission Type

Communications

Orbit

Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Failure

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

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

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4

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