PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →LAUNCH DETAILS
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CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 6e3ed19b-5ce3-4f55-946b-b5c2552da035
Reported date: Dec 9, 2015 at 16:46 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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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-1C launch?
The Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat-1C is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 4:46 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/E | ChinaSat-1C?
The Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat-1C 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-1C launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
Who is launching Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat-1C?
The Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat-1C is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat-1C 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 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 9, 2015 at 16:46 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 6e3ed19b-5ce3-4f55-946b-b5c2552da035
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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Mission Profile
Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat-1C was a Long March 3B/E mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on December 9, 2015. The launch was a success.