Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
Chinese communications satellite. Built to replace AsiaSat 3 which was lost due to a failure of the Proton-K launch vehicle during the second burn of the fourth stage.
Details
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Sun, Mar 21, 1999, 24:09
Weather
Pro