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BADR

Chang Zheng 2E launch from Xichang (China) on July 16, 1990, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 16, 1990 · 00:40 UTCLaunch 1990-059Launch no. 3,534 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 16, 1990, 00:40
Launch designation
1990-059
Mission
BADR
Flight name
HS-601 Model
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
204 km
Initial apogee
990 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
7.4 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Badr1990-059ANORAD 20685Space and Upper Atmosphere Research CommissionCommunications50 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Dec 8, 1990
HS-601 Model1990-059Ministry of Astronautics Industry———

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