flown missionSuccess

Long March 2E | Optus B1

Ministry of Aerospace IndustryLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2) — Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name
Optus B1
Type
Communications
Target orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)

Australian communications satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications Company in California.

schedule

NET (no earlier than)
Window opens
Window closes
Last updated

vehicle & provider

Rocket
Long March 2E
Family
Long March
Variant
E
Provider
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Type
Government
Country
CHN

launch site

Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Location
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Country
CHN
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai