31 May 2007, 16:08 UTC

Xinnuo 3

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

Drawing of the Long March 3A for Xinnuo 3

Launched SinoSat-3, a Chinese communications satellite, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center into geosynchronous transfer orbit for domestic broadcasting and telecom services.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: Direct-GEO; Geostationary orbit
Payload to orbit: 2.3 T
Flight: 14th; of 27 Long March 3A flights

Date and time: 31 May 2007, 16:08 UTC
Rocket: Long March 3A
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Communications
International designator: 2007-021
Launches in 2007: 23rd of 68

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