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TanSat (CarbonSat) - CZ-2D - JSLC, LC43/603 - December 21, 2016 (19:22UTC)
by
Satori
on 13 May, 2016 18:15
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#1
by
Star One
on 05 Aug, 2016 19:03
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NASA’s Earth science division, Michael Freilich, met with Chinese officials last month regarding potential coordination between the two countries on an upcoming Chinese mission, the agency said Aug. 4.
The meeting, first reported by the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post but not initially confirmed by NASA, is the latest sign that the space agency is finding ways to work with China despite strict limitations placed by Congress on bilateral cooperation.
“As part of coordination discussions between NASA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences related to Earth science research, Dr. Freilich met with his counterparts at the Chinese Academy of Sciences on July 12, 2016, in Beijing,” NASA spokesman Steve Cole said Aug. 4.
The purpose of the meeting, Cole said, was “to discuss scientific data exchange and China’s plans for the launch of its new carbon monitoring mission, TanSat.” Cole did not disclose the outcome of the meeting, and said “no follow-up activities planned at this time.”
TanSat is a 500-kilogram satellite under development by the Chinese Academy of Sciences to measure carbon dioxide levels in the Earth’s atmosphere. The spacecraft is scheduled for launch late this year on a Long March 2D rocket.
http://spacenews.com/earth-science-discussion-latest-sign-of-nasa-china-ties/Sounds like it will no longer launch in August.
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#2
by
Satori
on 12 Sep, 2016 20:48
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Launch is now schedule for December 19, 2016.
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#3
by
Satori
on 09 Nov, 2016 18:30
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CZ-2D (apparently Y33) for the Tansat launch, will arrive at Jiuquan in mid-November.
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#4
by
Satori
on 16 Dec, 2016 08:31
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TanSat to launch on December 21.
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#5
by
input~2
on 16 Dec, 2016 19:45
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Launch planned around 19:15 UTC on December 21
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#6
by
GELORD
on 18 Dec, 2016 11:15
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#7
by
ZachS09
on 18 Dec, 2016 13:59
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I'm guessing there will be no webcast for TanSat's launch, right?
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#8
by
Satori
on 18 Dec, 2016 14:14
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I'm guessing there will be no webcast for TanSat's launch, right?
Yes, I wouldn't expect a webcast.
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#9
by
zubenelgenubi
on 18 Dec, 2016 19:54
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NASA’s Earth science division, Michael Freilich, met with Chinese officials last month regarding potential coordination between the two countries on an upcoming Chinese mission, the agency said Aug. 4.
The meeting, first reported by the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post but not initially confirmed by NASA, is the latest sign that the space agency is finding ways to work with China despite strict limitations placed by Congress on bilateral cooperation.
“As part of coordination discussions between NASA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences related to Earth science research, Dr. Freilich met with his counterparts at the Chinese Academy of Sciences on July 12, 2016, in Beijing,” NASA spokesman Steve Cole said Aug. 4.
The purpose of the meeting, Cole said, was “to discuss scientific data exchange and China’s plans for the launch of its new carbon monitoring mission, TanSat.” Cole did not disclose the outcome of the meeting, and said “no follow-up activities planned at this time.”
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http://spacenews.com/earth-science-discussion-latest-sign-of-nasa-china-ties/
A point that may be explained in the NSF launch article:
Is there formal or informal cooperation between the various space agencies flying atmospheric carbon dioxide measuring instruments?
In the case of NASA and CAS, how is it accomplished, given the statutory restrictions?
Thank you.
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#10
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Dec, 2016 18:50
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Rui has a great article for this launch, which is naturally specific to the Chinese mission. However, he mentions it has international involvement, including with the UK!
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#11
by
Satori
on 21 Dec, 2016 10:13
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Two hyperspectral micro-satellites (Spark-01 and Spark-02; Yijian (?)) will ride into orbit together with TanSat.
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#12
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Galactic Penguin SST
on 21 Dec, 2016 18:30
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No news yet on the launch; waiting for confirmation here.
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#13
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 21 Dec, 2016 19:08
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Xinhua News' Twitter account tweeted that it has been launched, but I still can't find any Chinese source supporting.
(then again it's 4 am on this side of Earth....)
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#14
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Chris Bergin
on 21 Dec, 2016 19:09
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Xinhua News' Twitter account tweeted that it has been launched, but I still can't find any Chinese source supporting.
(then again it's 4 am on this side of Earth....)
They are a big news site, so good enough for me to publish Rui's article would you say? (Thanks for being around at silly-o-clock
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#15
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Galactic Penguin SST
on 21 Dec, 2016 19:13
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Xinhua News' Twitter account tweeted that it has been launched, but I still can't find any Chinese source supporting.
(then again it's 4 am on this side of Earth....)
They are a big news site, so good enough for me to publish Rui's article would you say? (Thanks for being around at silly-o-clock )
Yeah their Western news account are usually faster than back at home.
(and I'm only up for the Ariane 5
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#16
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Chris Bergin
on 21 Dec, 2016 19:14
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#17
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 21 Dec, 2016 19:15
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Oh the launch success confirmation has come. T-0 was at 19:22 UTC.
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#18
by
Satori
on 21 Dec, 2016 20:53
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Apart from TanSat and the two small sats that I have referred above, looks like there is another small sat on this launch.
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#19
by
input~2
on 21 Dec, 2016 20:56
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