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Launch FailureChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 5 / YZ-2: Shijian 18

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.

Sunday, 2 July 2017
Long March 5 / YZ-2: Shijian 18

Mission Data

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
🇨🇳China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationEst. 1999
Launch VehicleLong March 5/YZ-2
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Vehicle Record1 of 2 launches (50%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record606 successes / 16 failures (97%)
Success Streak13 consecutive
Mission TypeCommunications
Target OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch Pad101
Location🇨🇳 Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China CHN
Orbital Launches This Year#43
Agency Launches This Year#7
Launches From This Pad18
Launches From This Site76
Status Note

Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.

Launch Site

101 · 19.6143°N 110.9510°E

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.