Chinasat-1A

Launched the Zhongxing-1A (Chinasat-1A) satellite from Xichang aboard a Long March 3B. Built on the DFH-4 platform with a mass of about 5,200 kg, it is reported to be a secure military communications satellite for Chinese forces.

Outcome

Success

Payload to orbit

5.3 T

Flight

4th

of 78 Long March 3B/E flights

Date and time

18 September 2011, 16:33 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

Unknown

International designator

2011-047

Launches in 2011

50th of 84

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