Dongfanghong-3 2

Chinese communications satellite. Dongfanghong-3 2 was launched on May 11, 1997 aboard a Chang Zheng 3A from Xichang. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 1997-021ANORAD 24798China

Identity

Name in GCAT: Zhongxing 6
Common name: Dongfanghong-3 2
International designator: 1997-021A
NORAD catalog number: 24798
GCAT identifier: S24798
UN registration: ST/SG/SER.E/475

Mission

Mission type: Communications
Use: Commercial
Program: ZX
Owner: Chinasat
Country: China
Builder: Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)
Platform (bus): DFH-3

Launch

Date: May 11, 1997 · 16:17 UTC
Launch record: 1997-021Success
Rocket: Chang Zheng 3A
Spaceport: Xichang · pad LC2

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): GEO/S
Perigee: 35,785 km
Apogee: 35,792 km
Inclination: 0.27°
Status: In orbit
Last known active: May 2004
End of operations: May 2004

Size

Mass: 2,267 kg
Dry mass: 1,060 kg
Length: 5.7 m
Diameter: 1.70 m
Span: 18.1 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q18327643 (CC0).