August 27, 1994 11:10 pm
Optus B3
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Long March 2E
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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Australian communications satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications Company in California.
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:10 UTC
Window Close
23:10 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 27, 1994 · 23:10 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Corporation
Payload
Optus B3
Rocket
Long March 2E
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Australian communications satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications Company in California.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Corporation
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:10 UTC
Window Close
23:10 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 27, 1994 · 23:10 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Corporation
Payload
Optus B3
Rocket
Long March 2E
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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