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Long March 2E (Optus B2)

This Long March 2E flight article launched Optus B2 from Xichang on 21 December 1992. The mission failed during ascent after the payload fairing collapsed.

Identity

Aliases
CZ-2E / Optus B2CZ-2E / AUSSAT B2Long March 2E Optus B2 launch vehicle
Name
Long March 2E (Optus B2)
Slug
long-march-2e-optus-b2
Status
retired

Details

Description
This Long March 2E flight article launched Optus B2 from Xichang on 21 December 1992. The mission failed during ascent after the payload fairing collapsed.
Manufacturer Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 4:44:15 AM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 4:44:15 AM

Other

First Flight Date
1992-12-21
Last Flight Date
1992-12-21
Vehicle Code
CZ-2E / Optus B2