MISSION NAME
Iridium MFS 1 & 2 2
Status
Success
DATE
1 SEP 1997
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Corporation
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 7
Description
The Iridium-MFS payloads were mass models of the Iridium communications satellites. Two were launched to test the new CZ-2C (2) SD launch vehicle and the payload dispenser.
Long March 2C/SD
Rocket Description
The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine. The 2C/SD variant has an additional "Smart Dispenser" upper stage for multiple payloads.