Description

The LM-3B launch vehicle is a cutting-edge solution tailored for the international satellite launch market, particularly designed to handle high power and heavy communications satellites. Initiated in 1986, its development draws on the reliable technology of the Long March launch vehicles, ensuring a robust and proven performance.

As the most powerful launch vehicle in the Long March fleet, the LM-3B is built on the foundation of the LM-3A core stage, augmented by four liquid boosters for enhanced power during launch. The vehicle boasts a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) capacity of 5,100 kg, making it an optimal choice for launching significant payloads into space.

In its enhanced version, the LM-3B/E, the launch capacity increases to an impressive 5,500 kg, thanks to an enlarged core stage and boosters. This version successfully demonstrated its capabilities on May 14, 2007, by accurately placing the NigcomSat-1 satellite into its designated orbit, a testament to its reliability and efficiency in launching heavy Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) communications satellites.

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