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Long March 3 (AsiaSat 1)

This original Long March 3 flight article launched AsiaSat 1 from Xichang on 7 April 1990. It was China's first commercial launch of a foreign-built satellite and completed the mission successfully.

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Aliases
CZ-3 / AsiaSat 1Long March 3 AsiaSat 1 launch vehicle亚洲一号
Name
Long March 3 (AsiaSat 1)
Status
retired

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Description
This original Long March 3 flight article launched AsiaSat 1 from Xichang on 7 April 1990. It was China's first commercial launch of a foreign-built satellite and completed the mission successfully.
First Flight Date
1990-04-07
Manufacturer
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 04:52:26 UTC
Updated Time
July 17, 2026 at 04:52:26 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1990-04-07
Search Name
Long March 3 (AsiaSat 1) CZ-3 / AsiaSat 1 Long March 3 AsiaSat 1 launch vehicle 亚洲一号
Vehicle Code
CZ-3 / AsiaSat 1