December 28, 1991 12:00 pm
DFH-2A 5
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Long March 3
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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Chinese geostationary communications satellite. Lost during launch because the CZ-3 upper stage failed to ignite.
Launch Overview
Window Open
12:00 UTC
Window Close
12:00 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 28, 1991 · 12:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Payload
DFH-2A 5
Rocket
Long March 3
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Chinese geostationary communications satellite. Lost during launch because the CZ-3 upper stage failed to ignite.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Launch Overview
Window Open
12:00 UTC
Window Close
12:00 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 28, 1991 · 12:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Payload
DFH-2A 5
Rocket
Long March 3
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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