LM-3C launch vehicle lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 23 ：53 on June 2, 2010 and finally put a Beidou Satellite into the predetermined orbit. This is the forth launch of LM-3C launch vehicle.

LM-3C was developed and manufactured by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). It performed its maiden flight on April 25, 2008, successfully sending the first Chinese data relay satellite Tianlian 1 into predetermined orbit.