China Aerospace Corporation APSTAR 1 Long March 3
About the APSTAR 1 Mission
| Type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Geostationary Orbit |
The APSTAR 1 spacecraft carries such general communications traffic as voice, fax, data, and television signals across China and Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam. APSTAR 1A has expanded coverage to India and Pakistan. Hughes Space and Communications International, Inc., signed a contract in May 1992 with APT Satellite Company, Ltd., of Hong Kong for the first satellite. APT ordered APSTAR IA in March 1995. The spacecraft were built at the Hughes Space and Communications Company facilities in El Segundo, Calif.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
| Launches | 108 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 108 |
| Total Launches | 242 |
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
CASC Long March 3 Rocket
The Long March 3 is a chinese orbital carrier rocket. They all launched from Launch Area 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. It is a 3 stage rocket used to put communication satellites into geosynchronous trasfer orbits.
| Length | 23.5 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.4 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 204.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2,961.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 5,000 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 1,500 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 1/29/1984 |
About China Aerospace Corporation
| Total Launches | 27 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 24 |
| Failed | 3 |
| Consecutive Success | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 APSTAR 1 launch scheduled?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 APSTAR 1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 APSTAR 1 mission launch from?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 rocket launched from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
What rocket was used for the APSTAR 1 mission?
The APSTAR 1 mission launched aboard a China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 rocket. The Long March 3 is a chinese orbital carrier rocket. They all launched from Launch Area 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. It is a 3 stage rocket used to put communication satellites into geosynchronous trasfer orbits. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 APSTAR 1 launch?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 APSTAR 1 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 APSTAR 1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the APSTAR 1 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official China Aerospace Corporation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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