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APSTAR 1

Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on July 21, 1994, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 21, 1994 · 10:55 UTCLaunch 1994-043Launch no. 3,912 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 21, 1994, 10:55
Launch designation
1994-043
Mission
APSTAR 1
Flight name
Apstar 1
Vehicle flight ID
Y8

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
208 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
26.6°
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
APSTAR 11994-043ANORAD 23185Asia Pacific TelecomCommunications770 kgRenamed · October 2012

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.