What rocket is launching TJSW-17?

TJSW-17 is launching on the Long March 3B/E.

Who is launching TJSW-17?

TJSW-17 is being launched by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a government launch provider founded in 1999.

Where is TJSW-17 launching from?

TJSW-17 is launching from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

What orbit is TJSW-17 heading to?

TJSW-17 is heading to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

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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TJSW-17

Name: TJSW-17 — Long March 3B/E
Start: 2025-04-10T16:47:00Z
End: 2025-04-10T17:12:00Z
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Government/Top Secret

Success

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)Government

Long March 3B/EGTOorbit

Overview

Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#6,924

CASC Mission

#516

Pad Launch

#99

Location Launch

#223

Designator

2025-073

Launch Window

NET

Apr 10, 2025, 4:47 PM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

1 update

Lift Off

4:37 PM

Window Open

5:12 PM

Window Close

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Total Launches

108

Orbital Attempts

108

Fastest Turnaround

13d 6h

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

Apr 11, 2025, 12:47 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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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching TJSW-17?

Who is launching TJSW-17?

Where is TJSW-17 launching from?

What orbit is TJSW-17 heading to?

Is the Long March 3B/E reusable?

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

What is the TJSW-17 mission?