Launch vehicle · CNSA
Long March 3B
Also known as CZ-3B
RocketsHeavy-lift
Imagery
Space Science
This picture of the galaxy UGC 10214 was was taken by the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), which was installed aboard the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in March 2002 during HST Servicing Mission 3B (STS-109 mission).
2002
NASA/Marshall · NASA media (public domain)
Overview
A Chinese launch vehicle widely used for geostationary satellites and several Chang'e lunar missions.
Components & hardware
Family
Launch pads
Knowledge connections
- Operated byCNSA (China National Space Administration)
- LaunchedChang'e 4
- Member of familyLong March
- Launched fromXichang LC-2
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- Gunter's Space PageGunter Krebs — Gunter's Space Page
A specialist reference compilation of launch vehicles, stages, and spacecraft across all spacefaring nations.