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Feng Yun Er Jia

Chang Zheng 3 launch from Xichang (China) on June 10, 1997, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 10, 1997 · 12:01 UTCLaunch 1997-029Launch no. 4,148 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 10, 1997, 12:01
Launch designation
1997-029
Mission
Feng Yun Er Jia
Flight name
Feng Yun 2
Vehicle flight ID
Y11

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
206 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 2A1997-029ANORAD 24834National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology651 kgIn orbit

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