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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
22:57:00
Wednesday October 24, 2018
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HaiYang (ocean), abbreviated HY, is a series of marine remote sensing satellites developed and operated by China since 2002. As of September 2018, four satellites were launched and four more are planned. The HaiYang series is operated by NSOAS (National Satellite Ocean Application Service), a subordinate agency of the State Oceanic Administration.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
1 Payload
Tangguo Guan or Candy Jar is a small communications payload owned by online retailer AliBaba to be used to send promotional messages to shoppers' mobile phones. The payload is powered by solar cells and apparently remains intentionally attached to the launch vehicle's upper stage. The payload box is reported to have a weight of 20 or 29 kg.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
1 Payload
29 kilograms


Agency
CASCPrice
$64.68 million
Rocket
Height: 46.97m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 4,200 kg
GTO: 1,500 kg
Liftoff Thrust
2,993 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 3.8m
Height: 11.74m
Stages
3
31st
Mission
2nd
Mission of 2018
82nd
Orbital launch attempt