LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
Success
Mon Sep 01 1997
China Aerospace Corporation

Iridium MFS 1 & 2

Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

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(2:00 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

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(2:00 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(2:00 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Long March 2C/SD

Description:

Long March 2C/SD rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Test Flight
  • The Iridium-MFS payloads were mass models of the Iridium communications satellites. Two were launched to test the new CZ-2C (2) SD launch vehicle and the payload dispenser.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Launch Complex 7