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Tansuo-2

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on July 5, 2005, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 5, 2005 · 22:40 UTCLaunch 2005-024Launch no. 4,720 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 5, 2005, 22:40
Launch designation
2005-024
Mission
Tansuo-2
Flight name
SJ-7
Vehicle flight ID
Y6

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
543 km
Initial apogee
565 km
Inclination
97.6°
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 72005-024ANORAD 28737China Aerospace CorpTechnology1,000 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.