MISSION NAME
Shijian 31 31
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Description
Classified experimental Chinese satellite of unknown purposes (officially described for "spatial environment detection" purposes).
Long March 3B/E
Rocket Description
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.