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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation • Long March 3B/E • Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) (NA)
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation • Long March 3B/E • LC-3
Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
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Chinese classified satellite claimed to be for communication technology test purposes. Actual mission not known.
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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