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STW-1

Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on January 29, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a failure.

January 29, 1984 · 12:25 UTCLaunch 1984-008Launch no. 2,777 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeFailure · 0.4stage 3 restart failure
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 29, 1984, 12:25
Launch designation
1984-008
Mission
STW-1
Flight name
STW
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
292 km
Initial apogee
447 km
Inclination
31.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.900 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OF40 · S3R

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan Weixing1984-008ANORAD 14670Ministry of Astronautics IndustryCommunications375 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.