Long March 3 (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 3 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (established in 1999). It undertook its inaugural launch on 01/29/1984.
The Long March 3 is a chinese orbital carrier rocket. They all launched from Launch Area 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. It is a 3 stage rocket used to put communication satellites into geosynchronous trasfer orbits.
Long March 3 Specifications
| Length | 23.49 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.35 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 204 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2961 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 5000 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 1500 kg |
Long March 3 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 13 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 10 |
| Failed Launches | 3 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 2 |
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.