13 May 2007, 16:01 UTC

Nigcomsat 1

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

Drawing of the Long March 3B/E for Nigcomsat 1

Maiden flight of the extended Long March 3B/E variant, carrying Nigeria's NigComSat-1, the first African-owned geosynchronous communications satellite, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: Direct-GEO; Geostationary orbit
Payload to orbit: 5.1 T
Flight: 1st; of 78 Long March 3B/E flights

Date and time: 13 May 2007, 16:01 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: 2007-018
Launches in 2007: 20th of 68

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