NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Shijian 23

Launch Time
Sun Jan 08, 2023 22:00 UTC

Rocket

Long March 7A
Image Credit: CASC
CASC
Status: Active
Liftoff Thrust: 7,128 kN
Payload to LEO: 12,000 kg
Payload to GTO: 7,000 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 4
Rocket Height: 58.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 4.2 m
Fairing Height: 12.4 m

Mission Details

Shijian 23

Possible experimental Chinese High-throughput communication satellite based on the DFH-4E satellite bus; details TBD.

Payloads: 1
Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Location

LC-201, Wenchang Space Launch Site, China

Stats

2023

2nd orbital launch attempt

Long March 7

11th mission
1st mission of 2023
10th successful mission
8th consecutive successful mission