What rocket is launching Long March 3B/E | APStar-9?

Long March 3B/E | APStar-9 is launching on the Long March 3B/E.

Where is Long March 3B/E | APStar-9 launching from?

Long March 3B/E | APStar-9 is launching from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Is the Long March 3B/E reusable?

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

How many times has the Long March 3B/E flown?

The Long March 3B/E has launched 77 times to date, with 75 successful flights.

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Long March 3B/E | APStar-9

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 3B/E

Launch time

Friday, October 16, 2015 at 4:16 PM

Success

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#5,504

CASC Mission

#160

Pad Launch

#61

Location Launch

#89

Designator

2015-059

Launch Window

NET

Oct 16, 2015, 4:16 PM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

4:06 PM

Window Open

5:00 PM

Window Close

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

Oct 17, 2015, 12:16 AM

Total Launches

241

Total Landings

Coordinates

28.2460, 102.0266

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Frequently asked questions

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

Capacity

12,000 kg

Capacity

5,500 kg

Launch Cost

$70M

Reusable

Maiden Flight

2007

Fastest Turnaround

15d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: May 13, 2007

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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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 Long March 3B/E | APStar-9?

Who is launching Long March 3B/E | APStar-9?

Where is Long March 3B/E | APStar-9 launching from?

Is the Long March 3B/E reusable?

How many times has the Long March 3B/E flown?