DFH-4 – Spaceflight Now

Communications satellite launched from China to connect Asia-Pacific

May 4, 2018

A Chinese-built communications satellite owned by Hong Kong-based operator launched Thursday aboard a Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang space base in southwest China.

Chinese rocket launches with first Algerian communications satellite

December 10, 2017

A Chinese-built telecom satellite for Algeria successfully launched Sunday aboard a Long March 3B rocket, heading toward a perch more than 22,000 miles over the equator to provide television broadcasts, broadband Internet, remote education and emergency communications services.

Chinese TV broadcasting satellite reaches operational orbit after off-target launch

July 13, 2017

The Chinasat 9A communications satellite has arrived at its operational perch more than 22,000 miles over the equator after a Long March rocket deployed the craft in a lower-than-planned orbit last month due to a roll control error in the launcher’s third stage, according to China’s top state-owned aerospace contractor.

Chinese broadcasting satellite ends up in wrong orbit after rocket failure

June 19, 2017

Ground controllers could try to salvage a Chinese television broadcasting satellite deployed in a lower-than-planned orbit Sunday by a Long March 3B rocket.

Belarusian communications satellite launched from China

January 15, 2016

A Chinese rocket carried the first communications satellite for Belarus into orbit Friday, recording a success in the first space launch this year.