Long March 4B (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 4B is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (established in 1999). It undertook its inaugural launch on 05/10/1999.
The Long March 4B (Chinese: 长征四号乙火箭), also known as the Chang Zheng 4B, CZ-4B and LM-4B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Launched from Launch Complex 1 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, it is a 3-stage rocket, used mostly to place satellites into low Earth and sun synchronous orbits.
Long March 4B Specifications
| Variant | B |
|---|---|
| Length | 44.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.35 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 249 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2961 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 4200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 1500 kg |
Long March 4B Launch Record
| Total Launches | 57 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 56 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 37 |
Manufacturer
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
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.