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. Lost during launch because the CZ-3 upper stage failed to ignite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3AGENCY
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
MISSION
DFH-2A 5
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWNPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 106e8090-2318-489c-a5fc-d334ab377281
Reported date: Dec 28, 1991 at 12:00 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Long March 3 →
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 5 launch?
The Long March 3 | DFH-2A 5 is scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 1991 at 12:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: NO GO.
What rocket is being used for DFH-2A 5?
The Long March 3 | DFH-2A 5 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 5 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 5 going to?
The DFH-2A 5 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching DFH-2A 5?
The Long March 3 | DFH-2A 5 is operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry.
Can I watch the Long March 3 | DFH-2A 5 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 added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 28, 1991 at 12:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch scrubbed u2014 NO GO
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 106e8090-2318-489c-a5fc-d334ab377281
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
DFH-2A 5 was a Long March 3 mission operated by Ministry of Aerospace Industry that lifted off from Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on December 28, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit.