China Launches in 1996
China flew 4 orbital launch attempts in 1996, 5% of the world's 77, with 1 failure and 1 partial failure. 2 on Long March 3, 1 on Long March 3B and 1 on Long March 2D. Together they put 6 tonnes of payload in orbit.
- Launches in 1996
- 4
- 2 failed
- Share of the world
- 5%
- of 77
- Busiest month
- February
- 1 launch
- Payload to orbit
- 6 t
Month by month
China orbital launches per month, 1996
- 0Jan
- 1Feb
- 0Mar
- 0Apr
- 0May
- 0Jun
- 1Jul
- 1Aug
- 0Sep
- 1Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
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| Month | China |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 1 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
Rockets China flew in 1996
Every launch of 1996
| Date (UTC) | Rocket | Mission | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 February 1996 | Long March 3B | INTELSAT 708 | Failure |
| 3 July 1996 | Long March 3 | Apstar 1A | Success |
| 18 August 1996 | Long March 3 | Zhongxing 7 | Partial failure |
| 20 October 1996 | Long March 2D | Fanhui Shi Weixing (17) | Success |