PADLaunch Complex 2 (LC-2)
SITEXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Agila 2, delivered on orbit in 1997, is the most powerful telecommunications satellite in service in the Asia-Pacific region. The new satellite is a prime example of SS/L’s dominance in the emerging domestic and international broadcast satellite market.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 3BAGENCY
China Aerospace Corporation
MISSION
Agila 2
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: 20b0888e-031e-4bdd-a242-67c18da439de
Reported date: Aug 19, 1997 at 17:50 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 3B →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
B
FLIGHTS
24
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
87.5%
The Long March 3B is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. Introduced in 1996, it is launched from Launch Area 2 and 3 at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. A three-stage rocket with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, it is currently the most powerful member of the Long March rocket family and the heaviest of the Long March 3 rocket family, and is mainly used to place communications satellites into geosynchronous orbits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 3B | Agila 2 launch?
The Long March 3B | Agila 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at 5:50 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 Agila 2?
The Long March 3B | Agila 2 mission uses the Long March 3B rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 3B has flown 24 times with a 87.5% success rate.
Where is the Long March 3B | Agila 2 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 Agila 2 going to?
The Agila 2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Agila 2?
The Long March 3B | Agila 2 is operated by China Aerospace Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 3B | Agila 2 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 19, 1997 at 17:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 20b0888e-031e-4bdd-a242-67c18da439de
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.25, 102.03
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