September 1, 1997 2:00 pm
Iridium MFS 1 & 2
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Long March 2C/SD
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
14:00 UTC
Window Close
14:00 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 1, 1997 · 14:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 7
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Corporation
Payload
Iridium MFS 1 & 2
Rocket
Long March 2C/SD
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Corporation
Launch Complex 7
Launch Overview
Window Open
14:00 UTC
Window Close
14:00 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 1, 1997 · 14:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 7
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Corporation
Payload
Iridium MFS 1 & 2
Rocket
Long March 2C/SD
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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