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DFH-3

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on November 29, 1994, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 29, 1994 · 17:02 UTCLaunch 1994-080Launch no. 3,950 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 29, 1994, 17:02
Launch designation
1994-080
Mission
DFH-3
Flight name
Zhongxing 6?
Vehicle flight ID
Y2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
182 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DFH-31994-080ANORAD 23415China Satellite Communications Crop.Communications2,232 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.