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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 3B/ELaunch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Long March 3B/E | Chinasat-1A

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September 18, 2011 · 16:33 UTCAdd to calendar

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 92nd launch · 10th this year · humanity's 5,156th orbital launch attempt

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Sep 18, 16:33 – Sep 18, 16:33 UTC

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Chinasat-1A

Chinasat-1A (Zhongxing-1A) was a Chinese DFH-4-based communications satellite launched toward geostationary orbit, believed to be part of the Fenghuo series serving military communications for the People's Liberation Army.

Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

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Pad — Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)

Local pad time: Sep 19, 12:33 AM GMT+8

126 launches from this pad · 242 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

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