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FY-2 O4

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on October 19, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 19, 2004 · 01:20 UTCLaunch 2004-042Launch no. 4,682 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 19, 2004, 01:20
Launch designation
2004-042
Mission
FY-2 O4
Flight name
FY-2C
Vehicle flight ID
Y9

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
295 km
Initial apogee
457 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 2C2004-042ANORAD 28451National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology651 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.