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DFH 2A-2

Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on December 22, 1988, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 22, 1988 · 12:40 UTCLaunch 1988-111Launch no. 3,365 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 22, 1988, 12:40
Launch designation
1988-111
Mission
DFH 2A-2
Flight name
Zhongxing 2
Vehicle flight ID
Y5

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
185 km
Initial apogee
200 km
Inclination
31.1°
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 21988-111ANORAD 19710China Satellite Communications Crop.Communications460 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.