Long March 3B/E (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 3B/E, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation established in 1999, undertook its inaugural launch on 05/13/2007, is non-reusable and is active.
Long March 3B/E has 63 successful launches and 1 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 64 launches, currently with 2 pending launches in the pipeline.
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. nIt was specially developed for the transport of heavy communications satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit. n nThe additional designation "E" stands for a higher payload fairing, stretched boosters and extended fuel tanks at the first stage, over the CZ-3B.
- Length: 56.3 m
- Diameter: 3.35 m
- Launch Mass: 456 T
- LEO Capacity: 12000 kg
- GTO Capacity: 5500 kg
- Launch Cost: $70,000,000
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.
