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Shentong yi hao 01 xing

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on November 14, 2003, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 14, 2003 · 16:01 UTCLaunch 2003-052Launch no. 4,629 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 14, 2003, 16:01
Launch designation
2003-052
Mission
Shentong yi hao 01 xing
Flight name
Zhongxing-20
Vehicle flight ID
Y8

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 202003-052ANORAD 28082General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications2,307 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.