China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 5/YZ-2101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Shijian 18
Launched
July 2, 2017
Image: China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology
Summary
Shijian 18 launched on a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 5/YZ-2 from 101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China on July 2, 2017. The mission failed. It was China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 197th launch, 7th this year and humanity's 5,658th orbital launch attempt. It was the 2nd Long March 5/YZ-2 flight and the 1st this year. The payload was bound for Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
- Watch
- China launches Long March-5 Y2 heavy-lifting rocketNew China TV
- [直播]长征五号遥二火箭发射失败 [Live]Launch of LongMarch-5 Y2 FailedChina’s Space Destination
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
- Milestone
- 2nd Long March 5/YZ-2 flight · 1st this yearChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 197th launch7th this yearhumanity's 5,658th orbital launch attempt43rd orbital launch attempt this year
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About this launch
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.
News
Pad
101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
2nd launch from 101, 1st this year · 4th from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
18 launches from this pad · 75 from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
240 days after the previous launch from this pad
All launches from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of ChinaOpen in maps
Questions
When did Shijian 18 launch?
Shijian 18 launched on July 2, 2017. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.
Where can I watch Shijian 18?
Coverage: China launches Long March-5 Y2 heavy-lifting rocket; [直播]长征五号遥二火箭发射失败 [Live]Launch of LongMarch-5 Y2 Failed. Watch the replay
What rocket launched Shijian 18?
Long March 5/YZ-2, flown by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Long March 5/YZ-2 spec sheet
Where did Shijian 18 launch from?
101, Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
What orbit was Shijian 18 going to?
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), a communications mission.