Zhongxing 6C (Chinasat 6C)Long March 3B/E China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Sat · Mar 9th, 2019 11:28 AM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvlvbSwNVE4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9_3wEw9ny4 https://weibo.com/6528178851/HkbEPrgEI Mission Zhongxing 6C (Chinasat 6C) Type: Communications Zhongxing 6C is a high-throughput Ka-band communications satellite. It will be positioned at 130° East orbital slot. Location Launch Complex 3 ( LC-3 ) ( LA-1 ) Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 99 launches have been at this location. Rocket Long March 3 Length: 56.3 meters Diameter: 3.35 meters First Launched: 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 34 times with 33 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 Spacecraft: 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