LAUNCH MISSION

CASC Long March 5/YZ-2 Shijian 18

Status

Failure

DATE

2 JUL 2017

LAUNCH PROVIDER

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Launch Pad

101

Description

Shijian 18 is a Chinese experimental geostationary satellite based on the new DFH-5 Bus. Reportedly the transmission capacity of the satellite is double that of current Chinese communications satellites, allowing more television channels and clearer programs to be transmitted. The new satellite will also improve internet connectivity and accessibility as well as reduce users' costs.

Long March 5/YZ-2

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