PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Ku-band geostationary communication satellite for China Satcom at 110.5° East, replacing ChinaSat 10.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3B/EMISSION
ChinaSat 10R
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fa5bddd9-6b73-4b2d-93ef-b54303ad7d69
Reported date: Feb 22, 2025 at 12:11 UTC
Last synced: 17 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
ChinaSat
Communications
China SatcomOPERATOR
GEOORBIT
5TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Long March 3B/E →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
B/E
FLIGHTS
76
SUCCESSES
74
SUCCESS RATE
97.4%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat 10R launch?
The Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat 10R is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:11 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 ChinaSat 10R?
The Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat 10R mission uses the Long March 3B/E rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3B/E has flown 76 times with a 97.4% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat 10R launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is ChinaSat 10R going to?
The ChinaSat 10R mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching ChinaSat 10R?
The Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat 10R is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat 10R 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 25, 2026 00:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:34 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 22, 2025 at 12:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 25, 2026 00:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 17 hours ago
●Launch Library 217 hours ago
Launch ID: fa5bddd9-6b73-4b2d-93ef-b54303ad7d69
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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