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Long March 2E (Badr-1 and AUSSAT mockup)

This Long March 2E flight article made the variant's maiden launch from Xichang on 16 July 1990, carrying Pakistan's Badr-1 satellite and an AUSSAT mass-model payload. Badr-1 reached orbit; the mass model's separate perigee kick motor did not complete its planned operation.

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CZ-2E / Badr-1 and AUSSAT mockupLong March 2E maiden-flight vehicleCZ-2E first flightLong March 2E Badr-A vehicle
Name
Long March 2E (Badr-1 and AUSSAT mockup)
Slug
long-march-2e-badr-1-and-aussat-mockup
Status
retired

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Description
This Long March 2E flight article made the variant's maiden launch from Xichang on 16 July 1990, carrying Pakistan's Badr-1 satellite and an AUSSAT mass-model payload. Badr-1 reached orbit; the mass model's separate perigee kick motor did not complete its planned operation.
Manufacturer Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 4:43:54 AM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 4:43:54 AM

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First Flight Date
1990-07-16
Last Flight Date
1990-07-16
Vehicle Code
CZ-2E / Badr-1 and AUSSAT mockup