13 August 1992, 23:00 UTC

Optus B1

Long March 2EXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Drawing of the Long March 2E for Optus B1

Long March 2E carried Optus B1 (Aussat B1), an Australian communications satellite, from Xichang, succeeding after an earlier March 1992 attempt failed at ignition.

Outcome: Success
Orbit: Direct-GEO; Geostationary orbit
Payload to orbit: 7.5 T (est.)
Flight: 2nd; of 7 Long March 2E flights

Date and time: 13 August 1992, 23:00 UTC
Rocket: Long March 2E
Builder: CASC
Launch site: Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Payload: Communications
International designator: 1992-054
Launches in 1992: 55th of 97

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