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Feng Huo 1

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on January 25, 2000, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 25, 2000 · 16:45 UTCLaunch 2000-003Launch no. 4,369 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 25, 2000, 16:45
Launch designation
2000-003
Mission
Feng Huo 1
Flight name
Zhongxing-22
Vehicle flight ID
Y4

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
190 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 222000-003ANORAD 26058General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications2,320 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.