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Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on April 8, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 8, 1984 · 11:20 UTCLaunch 1984-035Launch no. 2,804 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 8, 1984, 11:20
Launch designation
1984-035
Mission
STW
Vehicle flight ID
Y2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
300 km
Initial apogee
450 km
Inclination
31.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.920 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan Tongbu Tongxin Wx.1984-035ANORAD 14899Ministry of Astronautics IndustryCommunications395 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.