Long March 3 | DFH-2A 4

Long March 3 | DFH-2A 4 rode a Long March 3 into space from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, deploying its payload to 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 4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1990-02-04T12:27:03.000Z
    Liftoff
    Long March 3 roars off the pad at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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