CHINA AEROSPACE CORPORATION
Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6
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May 11, 1997 at 16:17 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The DFH-3 satellite is a medium-capacity geostationary communications satellite based on the DFH-3 Bus (three-axis-stabilized telecommunications satellite platform). The 2200 kg satellite carries 24 C-band transponders, providing six television channels and 18 communications transmission channels. It has a power supply of 2 kW and a design life of 8 years.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3AAGENCY
China Aerospace Corporation
MISSION
Zhongxing 6
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: f91f3067-c001-4a6a-b2ef-ed239f1ddb0c
Reported date: May 11, 1997 at 16:17 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 3A →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
A
FLIGHTS
27
SUCCESSES
27
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6 launch?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6 is scheduled for Sunday, May 11, 1997 at 4:17 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 Zhongxing 6?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6 mission uses the Long March 3A rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3A has flown 27 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6 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 Zhongxing 6 going to?
The Zhongxing 6 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Zhongxing 6?
The Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6 is operated by China Aerospace Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3A | Zhongxing 6 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 01:15 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: May 11, 1997 at 16:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: f91f3067-c001-4a6a-b2ef-ed239f1ddb0c
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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Mission Profile
Zhongxing 6 was a Long March 3A mission operated by China Aerospace Corporation that lifted off from Launch Complex 2 (LC-2), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on May 11, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.