Earth Science
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentChina's geostationary meteorological satellite program FY-4 (Feng Yun 4) is the second generation of chinese geostationary meteorological satellites.
Orbital Attempt
#7,170
CASC Mission
#568
Pad Launch
#123
Location Launch
#236
Designator
2025-312
Dec 26, 2025, 4:07 PM
Minute
1 update
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
Launch success.
SourceLiftoff.
SourceRefined launch window; payload identity to be confirmed.
SourceRefined launch window per NOTAMs.
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SourceThe 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
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
Dec 27, 2025, 12:07 AM
Total Launches
239
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266