Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1992-12-21 · 34 years ago

Optus B2 — launch

Date in UTC

Chang Zheng 2E launched on the Optus B2 flight from Xichang Space Center (Songlin), Sichuan, China, pad LC2. Launch failure.

Category
Launches and Flight Tests
Type
Orbital launch
Subjects
Space transportation
Mission
Optus B2
Organization
Chinese Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2E
Location
Xichang Space Center (Songlin), Sichuan, China
Country
CN
Outcome
Failed

Context and qualifications

Launch code: OF. Source references: JCM; -. Stage orbited but PL/FF destroye

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