MISSION NAME
Optus B2 2
Status
Failure
DATE
21 DEC 1992
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Ministry of Aerospace Industry
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 2 (LC-2)
Description
Australian communications satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications Company in California.
Long March 2E
Rocket Description
The Long March 2E is a斯expendable launch vehicle made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and Unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine, augmented by 4 liquid fuel boosters using the same fuel.