CZ-3B launched an experimental communication satellite to GTO at Dec 30, 00:43 AM local time. It is the 55th launch of Chinese rocket including three launches from private firms, setting a record of most Chinese rocket launches in a year. Of the 55 launches, 48 are Long March rockets with all success, 4 are KZ-1A with one failure in Dec, and two SQX-1 rocket launch failure both from private firm iSpace. However the private rockets are still in development.