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Long March 3C/E
Long March Family
About This Rocket
Two of the outer engines didn't re-ignite for the landing burn, ran out of TEA/TEB igniters.
Physical Specifications
Height55.64 m
Diameter3.35 m
Launch Mass344 kg
Stages3
Performance
LEO Capacity8,000 kg
GTO Capacity3,900 kg
Thrust5,923 kN
Launch CostN/A
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
(CASC)
GovernmentCHNFounded 1999
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.
Total Launches
522
Success: 508Failed: 14
Success Rate
97.3%
Landing Success
0%
0/0 attempts
AdministratorChairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Consecutive Successes64
Launch Statistics
Maiden FlightOct 23, 2014
Total Launches3
Success: 3Failed: 0
Landing Success0/0
Additional Information
VariantC/E
Serial NumberB1033
Consecutive Successes3