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Long March 3B standard configuration (Intelsat 708)

The maiden Long March 3B launched Intelsat 708 from Xichang on 15 February 1996. The vehicle crashed shortly after liftoff and the mission failed.

Identity

Aliases
CZ-3B standard / Intelsat 708Intelsat 708 launch vehicle国际星708号
Name
Long March 3B standard configuration (Intelsat 708)
Slug
long-march-3b-standard-intelsat-708
Status
retired

Details

Description
The maiden Long March 3B launched Intelsat 708 from Xichang on 15 February 1996. The vehicle crashed shortly after liftoff and the mission failed.
Manufacturer Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 5:43:09 AM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 5:43:09 AM

Other

First Flight Date
1996-02-15
Last Flight Date
1996-02-15
Vehicle Code
CZ-3B standard / Intelsat 708