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DFH-2

Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on February 1, 1986, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 1, 1986 · 12:37 UTCLaunch 1986-010Launch no. 3,036 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 1, 1986, 12:37
Launch designation
1986-010
Mission
DFH-2
Vehicle flight ID
Y3

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyong Tongbu Tongxin Wx.1986-010ANORAD 16526Ministry 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.