17 May 2019, 15:48 UTC

Beidou-2 G8

Long March 3CXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Drawing of the Long March 3C for Beidou-2 G8

Long March 3C launched from Xichang carrying a BeiDou-2 backup navigation satellite (Beidou-2 G8) to geostationary transfer orbit, reinforcing China's regional BeiDou-2 positioning network.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: GTO; Geostationary transfer orbit
Payload to orbit: 3.1 T (est.)
Flight: 14th; of 14 Long March 3C flights

Date and time: 17 May 2019, 15:48 UTC
Rocket: Long March 3C
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Navigation
International designator: 2019-027
Launches in 2019: 30th of 102

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