25 January 2000, 16:45 UTC

Zhongxing 22

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

Drawing of the Long March 3A for Zhongxing 22

Long March 3A launched Zhongxing-22 (ChinaSat-22), a Chinese military Fenghuo geostationary communications satellite, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: Direct-GEO; Geostationary orbit
Payload to orbit: 2.3 T
Flight: 4th; of 27 Long March 3A flights

Date and time: 25 January 2000, 16:45 UTC
Rocket: Long March 3A
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Communications
International designator: 2000-003
Launches in 2000: 3rd of 85

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