18 June 2017, 16:11 UTC

Zhongxing-9A (Chinasat-9A)

Long March 3B/EXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Drawing of the Long March 3B/E for Zhongxing-9A (Chinasat-9A)

Launched the ChinaSat 9A (Zhongxing-9A) broadcasting satellite from Xichang, but a third-stage attitude-control anomaly during the coast phase left the satellite in a much lower orbit than planned. ChinaSat 9A used its own propulsion over about a month to reach its intended geostationary slot, at the cost of reduced service life.

Outcome: Partial
Orbit: GTO; Geostationary transfer orbit
Payload to orbit: 5.3 T (est.)
Flight: 23rd; of 78 Long March 3B/E flights

Date and time: 18 June 2017, 16:11 UTC
Rocket: Long March 3B/E
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Communications
International designator: 2017-035
Launches in 2017: 37th of 90

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