Iridium 42 & 44
Iridium 42 & 44 launched on 8 December 1997, 07:16 UTC on a Long March 2C/SD from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Iridium 42 & 44.
| Name | Iridium 42 & 44 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 8 December 1997, 07:16 UTC |
| Vehicle | Long March 2C/SD |
| Launch site | Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China |
| Company | China Aerospace Corporation |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Iridium 42 & 44 |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did Iridium 42 & 44 launch?
- Iridium 42 & 44 launched on 8 December 1997, 07:16 UTC.
- What rocket launched Iridium 42 & 44?
- Iridium 42 & 44 launched on a Long March 2C/SD.
- Where did Iridium 42 & 44 launch from?
- Iridium 42 & 44 launched from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
- What was the outcome of Iridium 42 & 44?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.