Long March 3A (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 3A, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation established in 1999, undertook its inaugural launch on 02/08/1994, is non-reusable and is active.
Long March 3A has 27 successful launches and 0 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 27 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.
- Length: 52.5 m
- Diameter: 3.35 m
- Launch Mass: 240 T
- GTO Capacity: 2300 kg
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
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.
