Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18)Long March 3B/E China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Mon ยท Aug 19th, 2019 8:03 AM - 8:42 AM EDT Mission Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) Type: Communications Zhongxing-18 (Chinasat-18) is a Chinese communications satellite based upon a DFH-4E bus. The Chinasat-18 provides Ku commercial communications services with 30 Ku-band transponders, Ka broadband communication services with 14 Ka-band MSS spot user beams and exploring Ka-band broadcasting services with 2 Ka BSS-band transponders within the service coverage areas. Location Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 101 rockets have launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China. Rocket Long March 3 Length: 56.3 meters Diameter: 3.35 meters First Launch: May 13, 2007 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. The Long March 3 rocket has been launched a total of 37 times with 36 successful and 1 failed launches. Agency China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Type: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long March Country: CHN 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. View Rocket Launch Schedule