Experimental 9 satellite into GTO orbit on Mar 12, 1:51 AM local time. The launch came after the CZ-7A failure last year due to the failure in the new separation mechanism where the booster separated together with the first stage. The problem has been rectified, subsequently it will be launched 3-5 times annually up till 2025. CZ-7A has a GTO capacity of 7 ton compare to existing CZ-3B's GTO 5.5 ton. Its payload Experimental 9 satellite is said to be more noteworthy than CZ-7A itself, more costly too.