MISSION NAME
Zhongxing 6C (Chinasat 6C)
Status
Success
DATE
9 MAR 2019
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Description
Zhongxing 6C is a high-throughput Ka-band communications satellite. It will be positioned at 130° East orbital slot.
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.