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FSW-3?

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on September 27, 2004, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 27, 2004 · 08:00 UTCLaunch 2004-039Launch no. 4,679 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 27, 2004, 08:00
Launch designation
2004-039
Mission
FSW-3?
Flight name
FSW 20
Vehicle flight ID
Y5

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
205 km
Initial apogee
297 km
Inclination
63.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.4 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Fanhui Shi Weixing (20)2004-039ANORAD 28424China National Space AdministrationOptical imaging1,260 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Nov 9, 2004
JB-4 RV2004-039China Aerospace Corp———

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