Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3

The Communications flight Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3 departed Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China atop a Long March 3, bound for Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Long March 3
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1988-12-22T12:40:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 3 clears the pad at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Long March 3 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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