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CHINA GREAT WALL INDUSTRY CORP.

Beijing,China

CCCME Member

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To meet demand of international satellite launch market, especially for high power and heavy communications satellites, the development of LM-3B launch vehicle was started in 1986 on the basis of the fight proven technology of Long March launch vehicles.

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LM-3B is the most powerful launch vehicle in Long March fleet based on LM- 3A as its core stage with four liquid boosters strapped on the frst stage. The development of LM-3B has been made upon good heritage of mature and flight proven technology of Long March family of launch vehicles. Its GTO capacity is 5,100kg.

In recent years, the LM-3B/E (Enhanced Version) launch vehicle is developed on the basis of LM-3B, increasing the GTO capacity up to 5,500kg. LM-3B/E has nearly the same configurations with LM-3B except its enlarged core stage and boosters. On May 14, 2007, the flight of LM-3B/E was performed successfully, accurately sending the NigcomSat-1 into pre-determined orbit.

With the GTO launch capability of 5,500kg, LM-3B/E is dedicated for launching heavy GEO communications satellite.

CHINA GREAT WALL INDUSTRY CORP.

CCCME Member

Location:Beijing,China
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Main Products:launch service, in-orbit delivery, space technology application

Established in 1980, as the international commercial arm of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) is the sole commercial organization authorized by the Chinese government to provide international commercial launch services, satellites and to conduct international space technology cooperation. Since CGWIC officially introduced its Long March launch vehicles to the international commercial launch services market in 1985, the company has conducted twenty-four (24) international commercial launch missions for thirty (30) satellites and six (6) piggyback payloads. In 2004, CGWIC signed communications satellite in-orbit delivery contracts with international customers based on the newly developed DFH-4 platform, setting an important record-breaking milestone for China’s satellite export business. Through extensive international commercial cooperation, CGWIC has established close ties with satellite manufacturers and satellite operators all over the world, and enjoys an excellent reputation in the international aerospace, finance and insurance circles. While concentrating on the aerospace-related products，international commercial launch services and satellite business, CGWIC also enthusiastically participates in various business sectors with specialized services of high quality, such as international trade, satellite application, technology consultation, project contracting, international transportation, international exhibition, travel services, etc. Developing aerospace industry and benefiting mankind is CGWIC’s mission and duty.

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