NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Failure

PS 2

Launch Time
Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:30 UTC

The launch was a failure due to an unknown error.

Rocket

Kaituozhe 1
CASIC
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 300 kN
Payload to LEO: 100 kg
Payload to GTO: 0 kg
Stages: 4
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 13.6 m
Fairing Diameter: 1.0 m
Fairing Height: 3.1 m

Mission Details

PS 2

PS 2 is an experimental Chinese satellite, using a new platform designed for small satellites. It is covered with solar panels and weighs 33,5 kg.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 34.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit

Location

Kaituozhe Launch Pad, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, China

Stats

2003

42nd orbital launch attempt

Kaituozhe 1

2nd mission
1st mission of 2003
2nd failed mission