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Mabuhay

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on August 19, 1997, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 19, 1997 · 17:50 UTCLaunch 1997-042Launch no. 4,161 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 19, 1997, 17:50
Launch designation
1997-042
Mission
Mabuhay
Flight name
Agila 2
Vehicle flight ID
Y2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
3.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Agila 21997-042ANORAD 24901Mabuhay Philippines Satellite CorpCommunications3,775 kgRenamed · November 2009

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