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FSW-1 RV

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Jiuquan (China) on August 5, 1988, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 5, 1988 · 07:28 UTCLaunch 1988-067Launch no. 3,320 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LA2B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 5, 1988, 07:28
Launch designation
1988-067
Mission
FSW-1 RV
Flight name
FSW-1
Vehicle flight ID
Y8

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
204 km
Initial apogee
304 km
Inclination
63.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.1 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FSW-1 RV1988-067ANORAD 19368Ministry of Aerospace IndustryReentry vehicle534 kgLanded · Aug 13, 1988
Fanhui Shi Weixing (11)1988-067ENORAD 19381Ministry of Aerospace IndustryOptical imaging1,330 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Aug 27, 1988

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.