Agila 2
Long March 3B
China Aerospace Corporation
Mission
Agila 2
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
- Launch Cost: $70,000,000
Agila 2, delivered on orbit in 1997, is the most powerful telecommunications satellite in service in the Asia-Pacific region. The new satellite is a prime example of SS/L's dominance in the emerging domestic and international broadcast satellite market.
Location
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) has witnessed the launch of 124 rockets, including 124 orbital launch attempts. While Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, has been the site for 237 rocket launches.
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.
Rocket
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 3B
The Long March 3B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Introduced in 1996, it is launched from Launch Area 2 and 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. A three-stage rocket with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, it is currently the most powerful member of the Long March rocket family and the heaviest of the Long March 3 rocket family, and is mainly used to place communications satellites into geosynchronous orbits.
Agency
China Aerospace Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3B Agila 2 launch scheduled?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3B Agila 2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3B Agila 2 mission launch from?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3B 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 Agila 2 mission?
The Agila 2 mission launched aboard a China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3B rocket. The Long March 3B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Introduced in 1996, it is launched from Launch Area 2 and 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. A three-stage rocket with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, it is currently the most powerful member of the Long March rocket family and the heaviest of the Long March 3 rocket family, and is mainly used to place communications satellites into geosynchronous 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 3B Agila 2 launch?
The China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3B Agila 2 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 3B Agila 2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest China Aerospace Corporation Long March 3B launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Agila 2 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.
