Long March 3C/YZ-1 (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)
The Long March 3C/YZ-1, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation established in 1999, undertook its inaugural launch on 03/30/2015, is non-reusable and is active.
Long March 3C/YZ-1 has 2 successful launches and 0 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 2 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.
- Length: 54.8 m
- Diameter: 3.35 m
- Launch Mass: 345 T
- GTO Capacity: 4800 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.
