Iridium 51 & 61
Iridium 51 & 61 launched on 25 March 1998, 17:01 UTC on a Long March 2C/SD from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Iridium 51 & 61.
| Name | Iridium 51 & 61 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 25 March 1998, 17:01 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 51 & 61 |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did Iridium 51 & 61 launch?
- Iridium 51 & 61 launched on 25 March 1998, 17:01 UTC.
- What rocket launched Iridium 51 & 61?
- Iridium 51 & 61 launched on a Long March 2C/SD.
- Where did Iridium 51 & 61 launch from?
- Iridium 51 & 61 launched from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
- What was the outcome of Iridium 51 & 61?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.