China Long March-7A Rocket Launch of Communication Satellite in Hainan

China Long March-7A Rocket Launch of Communication Satellite in Hainan

🚀A China Long March-7A carrier rocket successfully launched the ChinaSat3B satellite at 7:50 p.m. (Beijing Time) on May 20, 2025, from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan. The satellite will provide voice, data, radio, and television transmission services.

This marks the second Long March-7A rocket launch mission of 2025, utilizing its basic configuration with a 4.2-meter-diameter fairing. Known as Bingjian or "Ice Arrow," this 60.1-meter-long medium-lift liquid-fueled rocket is powered by kerosene and liquid oxygen. It can carry up to 7 metric tons of payload to geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) with an optional third stage. The Long March 7 aims to handle 70% of China's annual launches, solidifying its role in the nation's space endeavors. Long March 7 also plays a critical role in the China Space Station program. It is used to launch the Tianzhou robotic cargo and resupply spacecraft to the station. 

Video Credit: CGTN

Duration: 47 seconds
Capture Date: May 20, 2025

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