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Long March 3C/YZ-1
Long March Family
About This Rocket
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Physical Specifications
Height54.8 m
Diameter3.35 m
Launch Mass345 kg
StagesN/A - 3
Performance
LEO CapacityN/A kg
GTO Capacity4,800 kg
Thrust4,441 kN
Launch CostN/A
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
(CASC)
GovernmentCHNFounded 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 manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Total Launches
539
Success: 525Failed: 14
Success Rate
97.4%
Landing Success
0%
0/0 attempts
AdministratorChairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Vehicle FamilyLong March
Consecutive Successes81
Launch Statistics
Maiden FlightMar 30, 2015
Total Launches3
Success: 3Failed: 0
Landing Success0/0
Additional Information
VariantC/YZ-1
Serial NumberB1028
Consecutive Successes3