What rocket is launching Zhongxing 9?

Zhongxing 9 is launching on the Long March 3B.

Who is launching Zhongxing 9?

Zhongxing 9 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is Zhongxing 9 launching from?

Zhongxing 9 is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is Zhongxing 9 heading to?

Zhongxing 9 is heading to Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO).

Is the Long March 3B reusable?

No — the Long March 3B is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Long March 3B flown?

The Long March 3B has launched 24 times to date, with 21 successful flights.

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Zhongxing 9

Name: Zhongxing 9 — Long March 3B
Start: 2008-06-09T12:15:04Z
End: 2008-06-09T12:15:04Z
Location: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Communications

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 3BDirect-GEOorbit

Overview

Chinese geostationary communications satellite

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#4,913

CASC Mission

#53

Pad Launch

#30

Location Launch

#49

Designator

2008-028

Launch Window

NET

Jun 9, 2008, 12:15 PM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Total Launches

125

Orbital Attempts

125

Fastest Turnaround

16d 14h

Wikipedia Map

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

Jun 9, 2008, 8:15 PM

Total Launches

241

Total Landings

Coordinates

28.2460, 102.0266

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Frequently asked questions

Long March 3B Specs

The Long March 3B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Introduced in 1996, it is launched from Launch Area 2 and 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. A three-stage rocket with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, it is currently the most powerful member of the Long March rocket family and the heaviest of the Long March 3 rocket family, and is mainly used to place communications satellites into geosynchronous orbits.

Length

54.8 m

Diameter

3.35 m

Launch Mass

426 t

Thrust

5,923 kN

Capacity

11,500 kg

Capacity

5,100 kg

Capacity

2,000 kg

Launch Cost

$70M

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1996

Fastest Turnaround

25d 23h

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Feb 14, 1996

Wikipedia

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

604

Successful

589

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Zhongxing 9?

Who is launching Zhongxing 9?

Where is Zhongxing 9 launching from?

What orbit is Zhongxing 9 heading to?

Is the Long March 3B reusable?

How many times has the Long March 3B flown?

What is the Zhongxing 9 mission?