launched fromChina
Palapa-D
Partial
AUG 31200909:28:00 UTCIce blockage in the third stage engine caused performance shortfall, leaving payload in lower than planned orbit. The satellite maneuvered with its own propulsion system, reaching geosynchronous transfer orbit on 3 September 2009 and geostationary orbit on 9 September 2009.
LIFTOFF
AUG 31 200909:28:00 UTC
Partial
launched fromXichang
aboardLong March 3BF-12intoGSO
Payload
Palapa-D
Communications
