China Aerospace Corporation DFH-3 Long March 3A
About the DFH-3 Mission
| Type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Geostationary Orbit |
The DFH-3 satellite is a medium-capacity geostationary communications satellite based on the DFH-3 Bus (three-axis-stabilized telecommunications satellite platform). The 2200 kg satellite carries 24 C-band transponders, providing six television channels and 18 communications transmission channels. It has a power supply of 2 kW and a design life of 8 years.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
| Launches | 126 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 126 |
| 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 3A Rocket
| Length | 52.5 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.4 m |
| Stages | 1-3 |
| Launch Mass | 240.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2,962.0 kN |
| Apogee | 40,000.0 km |
| GTO Capacity | 2,300 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 2/8/1994 |
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 3A DFH-3 launch scheduled?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A DFH-3 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A DFH-3 mission launch from?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A rocket launched from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) 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 DFH-3 mission?
The DFH-3 mission launched aboard a China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A rocket. 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 3A DFH-3 launch?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A DFH-3 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 3A DFH-3 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3A launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the DFH-3 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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