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Long March 2E | Optus B2
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Dec 21, 1992 at 11:21 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Australian communications satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications Company in California.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2EAGENCY
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
MISSION
Optus B2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3893b5d0-1f7b-45e4-a91b-66ebe84c93cf
Reported date: Dec 21, 1992 at 11:21 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
MOVED UP(6.1 hrs)
Mar 29, 2026 at 03:06 UTCDec 21, 1992 17:28 → Dec 21, 1992 11:21 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Long March 2E →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
E
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
71.4%
The Long March 2E is a斯expendable launch vehicle made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine, augmented by 4 liquid fuel boosters using the same fuel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2E | Optus B2 launch?
The Long March 2E | Optus B2 is scheduled for Monday, December 21, 1992 at 11:21 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Optus B2?
The Long March 2E | Optus B2 mission uses the Long March 2E rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2E has flown 7 times with a 71.4% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2E | Optus B2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Optus B2 going to?
The Optus B2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Optus B2?
The Long March 2E | Optus B2 is operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry.
Can I watch the Long March 2E | Optus B2 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch moved up by 6.1 hours
Dec 21, 1992 17:28 UTC u2192 Dec 21, 1992 11:21 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 21, 1992 at 11:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Ministry of Aerospace Industry
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3893b5d0-1f7b-45e4-a91b-66ebe84c93cf
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Optus B2 was a Long March 2E mission operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry that lifted off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on December 21, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch ended in failure.