CASC Long March 3B/E LaoSat-1
Long March 3B/E
Status
Success
Date
20 NOV 2015
16:07
Launch Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission Overview
The DFH-4 based satellite is a communications satellite with a service life of 15 years. LaoSat-1 contains 14 C-band transponders, 8 Ku-band transponders powered by two solar arrays and will be stationed at 128.5° East.
Rocket
Long March 3B/E
Mission Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Rocket Details
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.
Height
56.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
456 T
Thrust
5,924 kN