Alcomsat-1Long March 3B/EChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Sun ยท Dec 10th, 2017 11:40 AM - 12:34 PM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1jKT6-n1tM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9DsIp_Wc2Y MissionAlcomsat-1Type: CommunicationsAlcomsat-1 is the first Algerian telecommunications satellite. It is expected to operate in geostationary orbit for 15 years. Satellite carries Ku-band and Ka-band transponders for civil applications and X-band, UHF and EHF for the needs of the military and strategic state sectors. LocationLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China101 rockets have launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China. RocketLong March 3Length: 56.3 meters Diameter: 3.35 meters First Launch: May 13, 2007The 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.The Long March 3 rocket has been launched a total of 37 times with 36 successful and 1 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