PS 3

Launch Failure

Liftoff Time (GMT)

23:59:59

Thursday June 9, 2005

Mission Details

Launch Notes

Existence of launch is unconfirmed.

PS 3

Wiki

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.

Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

34 kilograms

Rocket

Retired
Kaituozhe 1

Active 2002 to 2005

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation logo

Agency

CASIC

Rocket

Height: 13.6m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 100 kg

GTO: 0 kg

Liftoff Thrust

300 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 1m

Height: 3.1m

Stages

4

Launch Site

Kaituozhe Launch Pad

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, China

Fastest Turnaround

366 days

Stats

Kaituozhe 1


3rd

Mission

1st

Mission of 2005

2005


21st

Orbital launch attempt