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Feng Huo 2?

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on September 12, 2006, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 12, 2006 · 16:02 UTCLaunch 2006-038Launch no. 4,790 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 12, 2006, 16:02
Launch designation
2006-038
Mission
Feng Huo 2?
Flight name
ZX-22A
Vehicle flight ID
Y10

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
202 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 22A2006-038ANORAD 29398General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications2,330 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.