launched fromChina
AsiaSat 2
Success
NOV 28199511:30:00 UTCExcessive acceleration during the launch knocked the antenna feed horns out of alignment, reducing the coverage area of the Ku band transponders. AsiaSat filed a satellite insurance claim for $58 million.
LIFTOFF
NOV 28 199511:30:00 UTC
Success
launched fromLA-2Xichang
aboardLong March 2E/EPKMF-06intoGTO
Payload
AsiaSat 2
Communication