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san ke beidou daohang s.

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on May 24, 2003, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 24, 2003 · 16:34 UTCLaunch 2003-021Launch no. 4,596 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 24, 2003, 16:34
Launch designation
2003-021
Mission
san ke beidou daohang s.
Flight name
Beidou
Vehicle flight ID
Y7

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DSW 32003-021ANORAD 27813China National Space AdministrationNavigation2,325 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.