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Apstar 1A

Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on July 3, 1996, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 3, 1996 · 10:47 UTCLaunch 1996-039Launch no. 4,083 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 3, 1996, 10:47
Launch designation
1996-039
Mission
Apstar 1A
Vehicle flight ID
Y10A

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
233 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
27.1°
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apstar 1A1996-039ANORAD 23943Asia Pacific TelecomCommunications770 kgRenamed · July 2010

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