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Shiyan 2

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on November 18, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 18, 2004 · 10:45 UTCLaunch 2004-046Launch no. 4,686 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Cvariant a
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 18, 2004, 10:45
Launch designation
2004-046
Mission
Shiyan 2
Flight name
SW-2
Vehicle flight ID
Y15

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
695 km
Initial apogee
711 km
Inclination
98.2°
Payload mass to orbit
0.304 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan Weixing 22004-046ANORAD 28479China Aerospace CorpOptical imaging300 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.