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Optus B3

Chang Zheng 2E launch from Xichang (China) on August 27, 1994, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 27, 1994 · 23:10 UTCLaunch 1994-055Launch no. 3,925 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 27, 1994, 23:10
Launch designation
1994-055
Mission
Optus B3
Vehicle flight ID
Y5

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
190 km
Initial apogee
1,086 km
Inclination
27.9°
Payload mass to orbit
7.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Optus B31994-055ANORAD 23227Optus Communications Pty.Communications2,858 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.