CHINA (FSW) The Piggy-back service called FSW platform is provided by CAST (Chinese Academy of Space Technology) using Long March 2 launch vehicle (CZ-2C).This platform is capable of carrying various kinds of equipment with recoverable and non-recoverable payload from 50 to 300 kg. Review and Analysis of Small Launch Vehicles All countries started their space programs by building small launch vehicles and there is a growing range of them available today. These launchers could launch payloads below 1000 kg (LEO) and can be used for launching a small space solar power demonstration payload. Table 8.2 shows the list of small launchers available today and currently at the end of the development phase. Even though these vehicles are more expensive than other piggy-back launch opportunities, they offer the lowest dedicated launch costs (see Table 8.2).
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