Compass-IGSO-3Long March 3AChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Sat ยท Apr 9th, 2011 4:47 PM EDT LocationLaunch Complex 3 ( LC-3 ) ( LA-1 )Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China101 rockets have launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China. RocketLong March 3ALength: 52.5 meters Diameter: 3.35 metersThe Long March 3A rocket has been launched a total of 11 times with 11 successful and 0 failed launches. AgencyChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationType: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long MarchCountry: CHNThe 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule