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ChinaSat 6E
Long March 3B/EChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Thursday, November 9, 2023 · 11:23 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Long March 3B/E
Profile →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 o...
Height56.3 m
LEO Payload12,000 kg
Launches600
Successes575
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Profile →CHN • Founded 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 manufactu...
Mission Brief
Geostationary direct broadcasting comsat for China Satcom in the C and Ku bands. Replaces ChinaSat 6B launched in 2007.
PayloadChinaSat 6E
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Stages3
PadLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
28.246°N, 102.027°E
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
