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Long March 3B/E | BELINTERSAT-1
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BELINTERSAT-1

Long March 3B/E

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LAUNCH SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission

The Belarussian satellite BELINTERSAT-1 (also known as ChinaSat-15) is a communications satellite that will provide TV, Radio broadcasting and internet access to European and Eastern regions. The satellite was built in close partnership with China and contains 20 C-Band and 18 Ku-band transponders. Stationed at 51.5 degrees east in a geostationary orbit the satellite is expected to remain operational for at least 15 years.

Launch vehicle
Long March 3B/E
Mission type
Communications
Destination orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

The vehicle

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Long March 3B/E
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch vehicle

Long March 3B/E

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.

Height
56.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Stages
3
Recorded launches
76
First flight
2007-05-13

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Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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