Success
ChinaSat 6D
Communications
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 3B/E
GTOorbit
ZX 6D (Zhongxing 6D, ChinaSat 6D) is a Chinese communications satellite based upon a DFH-4 bus. It is similar to ZX 6C launched in 2019. The Chinasat 6D satellite provides commercial communications services with twenty-five C-band transponders and supports high-quality and reliable uplink and downlink transmissions of programs for the radio and TV stations and cable TV networks. The satellite is being manufactured by CAST and will be launched onboard a CZ-3B/G2 launch vehicle.
Friday, April 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#6,221
CASC Mission
#362
Pad Launch
#98
Location Launch
#169
Designator
2022-038
Launch Window
NET
Apr 15, 2022, 12:00 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
11:52 AM
Window Open
12:30 PM
Window Close
Long March 3B/E Specs
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.
Length
56.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
456 t
Thrust
5,924 kN
LEO Capacity
12,000 kg
GTO Capacity
5,500 kg
Launch Cost
$70M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2007
Fastest Turnaround
15d
Total Launches
76
Successful
74
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: May 13, 2007
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Apr 15, 2022, 8:00 PM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266