CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 3B | Chinasat-10
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Jun 20, 2011 at 16:13 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →LAUNCH DETAILS
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CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 5fc47942-a7bd-46ce-919b-61cb43c9087b
Reported date: Jun 20, 2011 at 16:13 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Long March 3B →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
B
FLIGHTS
24
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
87.5%
The Long March 3B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Introduced in 1996, it is launched from Launch Area 2 and 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. A three-stage rocket with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, it is currently the most powerful member of the Long March rocket family and the heaviest of the Long March 3 rocket family, and is mainly used to place communications satellites into geosynchronous orbits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3B | Chinasat-10 launch?
The Long March 3B | Chinasat-10 is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2011 at 4:13 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Long March 3B | Chinasat-10?
The Long March 3B | Chinasat-10 mission uses the Long March 3B rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3B has flown 24 times with a 87.5% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3B | Chinasat-10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Who is launching Long March 3B | Chinasat-10?
The Long March 3B | Chinasat-10 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3B | Chinasat-10 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 20, 2011 at 16:13 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Feb 22, 2025 18:23 UTC
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Mission Profile
Long March 3B | Chinasat-10 was a Long March 3B mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on June 20, 2011. The launch was a success.