The AsiaSat-6, which has 50 transponders, was launched to replace AsiaSat-1 A. The successful launch has shown the Long March rocket, which has the biggest carrying capacity of any commercial launch vehicle, is capable of carrying any satellite with a maximum weight of 5,100 kilograms into orbit. Experts noted that the successful launch will have great significance for the development of China's aerospace technology and for China's expansion into the overseas commercial launch market. Experts said the 62 successful flights by the rockets developed by China's Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology helped put 39 China made satellites, 28 overseas made satellites and five space vessels, including one manned mission, into orbit over the past 35 years.