China’s Chang Zheng 3B/E launches ChinaSat 6D

China has successfully launched the ChinaSat 6D satellite into geostationary transfer orbit Friday via their Chang Zheng 3B/E rocket. The launch took place at 12:05 UTC (20:05 local time) from Launch Complex 2 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The ChinaSat 6D satellite, also known as Zhongxing 6D, was deployed into orbit by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). The Chang Zheng 3B/E (CZ-3B/E) – or Long March 3B/E – rocket is the most powerful of the Chang Zheng 3 series of rockets that China uses for most of its geostationary satellite launches. More

(Source: NASASpaceFlight.com - Apr 16)