My family members - Long March carrier rocket series
By Guo Kai |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2017-07-02 13:31
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Long March 3 series – thin-necked
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| The Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying China's Chang'e-3 lunar probe blasts off from the launch pad at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec 2, 2013. [Photo by He Haiyang/Asianewsphoto] |
Long March 3 rockets with three stages usually are known for their thin necks.
Its first and second stage rockets have a diameter of 3.35 meters while its third stage rocket has a diameter of 2.25 meters. The fairing has a diameter of more than 4 meters in some missions.
The famous missions of Long March 3 rockets include the launch of China's Chang'e lunar probes and rover to moon.
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