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Long March 8A · Wenchang Space Launch SiteUnknown Payload
Wednesday, Sep 23, 01:30 PM UTC from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
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Long March 8A
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Status
GO
Slipped
2×
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