Will it explode?
Will
„TJSW-12”
explode?
Mission
Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
Launching to Geostationary Transfer Orbit
For Government/Top Secret
Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Cords: 102.026751 / 28.245564
Rocket
The Long March 3B / E (G2) (CZ-3B / E) is one of the most successful medium-range launchers and the strongest variant of the CZ-3 series. It was specially developed for the transport of heavy communications satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit. The additional designation "E" stands for a higher payload fairing, stretched boosters and extended fuel tanks at the first stage, over the CZ-3B.
Launch Provider
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.