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Asiasat 1

Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on April 7, 1990, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 7, 1990 · 13:30 UTCLaunch 1990-030Launch no. 3,504 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 7, 1990, 13:30
Launch designation
1990-030
Mission
Asiasat 1
Vehicle flight ID
Y7

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
251 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
31.2°
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Asiasat 11990-030ANORAD 20558Asia Satellite Telecom, Hong KongCommunications614 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.