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2017-06-18 · 9 years ago

Zhongxing-9A — launch

Date in UTC

Chang Zheng 3B (G2) launched on the Zhongxing-9A flight from Xichang Space Center (Songlin), Sichuan, China, pad LC2. Partial launch success/failure.

Category
Launches and Flight Tests
Type
Orbital launch
Subjects
Space transportation
Mission
Zhongxing-9A
Organization
Chinese Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Location
Xichang Space Center (Songlin), Sichuan, China
Country
CN
Outcome
Partially successful

Context and qualifications

Launch code: OF40. Source references: nasaspaceflight.com; xinhuanet.com. Roll thrusters f. in 2nd burn

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