Communications
Guidance platform short-circuited right at liftoff, leading to loss of attitude control. The vehicle hit the ground at T+23 seconds and exploded, killing at least 6 people on the ground.
Geostationary communications satellite
Orbital Attempt
#4,049
CASC Mission
#10
Pad Launch
#10
Location Launch
#19
Feb 14, 1996, 7:01 PM
1 update
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is a spaceport in China. It is located in Zeyuan Town, northwest of Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Feb 15, 1996, 3:01 AM
Total Launches
241
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.2460, 102.0266
