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DFH 2A

Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on February 4, 1990, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 4, 1990 · 12:27 UTCLaunch 1990-011Launch no. 3,483 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 4, 1990, 12:27
Launch designation
1990-011
Mission
DFH 2A
Flight name
Zhongxing 3
Vehicle flight ID
Y6

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
245 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
30.7°
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 31990-011ANORAD 20473China 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.