Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3B
Agency
China Aerospace Corporation
Site / Pad
XSC / LC2
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y2
COSPAR Designator
1997-042
Mission
Agila 2 (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 3B
Provider
China Aerospace Corporation
Agency launches
16 (3 YTD)
Site launches
24 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
12 (2 YTD)