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Long March 2E (Optus B1 launch vehicle)

This newly built Long March 2E flight article launched Optus B1 from Xichang on 14 August 1992 and successfully placed the communications satellite into its planned transfer orbit.

Identity

Aliases
CZ-2E / Optus B1Long March 2E Optus B1 replacement vehicleCZ-2E / AUSSAT B1
Name
Long March 2E (Optus B1 launch vehicle)
Slug
long-march-2e-optus-b1
Status
retired

Details

Description
This newly built Long March 2E flight article launched Optus B1 from Xichang on 14 August 1992 and successfully placed the communications satellite into its planned transfer orbit.
Manufacturer Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 4:44:08 AM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 4:44:08 AM

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First Flight Date
1992-08-14
Last Flight Date
1992-08-14
Vehicle Code
CZ-2E / Optus B1