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Long March 3B/E

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Family
Long March, Long March 3
Maiden flight
2007-05-13
Length
56.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Payload to LEO
12,000 kg
Payload to GTO
5,500 kg
Launches
77
Successful
75

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.