Long March 3B/E | APStar-9
Long March 3
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
(CASC)
Launch Vehicle
Long March 3
Configuration: B/E
Family: Long March 3
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.