PADLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3
AGENCY
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
MISSION
DFH-2A 3
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 65e3461f-43cc-4e00-9420-ab6d9ae7d734
Reported date: Dec 22, 1988 at 12:40 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
FLIGHTS
13
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
76.9%
The Long March 3 is a chinese orbital carrier rocket. They all launched from Launch Area 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. It is a 3 stage rocket used to put communication satellites into geosynchronous trasfer orbits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3 launch?
The Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3 is scheduled for Thursday, December 22, 1988 at 12:40 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for DFH-2A 3?
The Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3 mission uses the Long March 3 rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3 has flown 13 times with a 76.9% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1) at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is DFH-2A 3 going to?
The DFH-2A 3 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching DFH-2A 3?
The Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3 is operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry.
Can I watch the Long March 3 | DFH-2A 3 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 22, 1988 at 12:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 65e3461f-43cc-4e00-9420-ab6d9ae7d734
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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