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Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang

Chang Zheng 2F launch from Jiuquan (China) on November 19, 1999, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 19, 1999 · 22:30 UTCLaunch 1999-061Launch no. 4,353 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC921
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 19, 1999, 22:30
Launch designation
1999-061
Mission
Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang
Flight name
Shenzhou
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
197 km
Initial apogee
325 km
Inclination
42.6°
Payload mass to orbit
7.7 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shenzhou1999-061ANORAD 25956China Manned Space Engineering OfficeHuman spaceflight3,300 kgLanded · Nov 20, 1999
Shenzhou 1 Guidao Cang1999-061ENORAD 25960China Manned Space Engineering OfficeOptical imaging1,700 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Dec 1, 1999

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