Dong Fang Hong 14

China (PR)

Spacecraft n°:

Chinese satellite n°: 20

Also called STTW T1, China 14 or DFH-14

Launch data:

Designation	14670 / 84008A
Launch date	29 Jan 1984
Launch site	Xichang, LC-1
Launch vehicle	CZ-3
Mission	Communication (STTW)
Perigee/Apogee	484/6446 km
Inclination	36.1°
Period	162 min

Partial failure, Would not have provided entire China coverage

End of life

Out of service	29 Jan 1984
Cause	Launcher 3rd stage failed to ignite

Ref.: #15 - update: 06.08.08