NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Failure

PS 3

Launch Time
Thu Jun 09, 2005

Existence of launch is unconfirmed.

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 3

PS 3 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

2005

21st orbital launch attempt

Kaituozhe 1

3rd mission
1st mission of 2005
3rd failed mission