December 21, 1992 11:21 am

Optus B2

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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 11:21 UTC
Window Close 11:21 UTC
Lift Off Dec 21, 1992 · 11:21 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 Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Payload Optus B2
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.

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Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Launch Overview
Window Open 11:21 UTC
Window Close 11:21 UTC
Lift Off Dec 21, 1992 · 11:21 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 Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Payload Optus B2
Rocket Long March 2E
Destination Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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