Long March 3B/E | Shijian 25
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Jan. 6, 2025, 7:51 p.m. - Jan. 6, 2025, 8:24 p.m.
Jan. 6, 2025, 7:51 p.m. - Jan. 6, 2025, 8:24 p.m.
Technological demonstration mission for spacecraft refueling and satellite life extension services.
Launch success.
Adding launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle identities highly uncertain.
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.
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.
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