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xinnuo erhao

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on October 28, 2006, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 28, 2006 · 16:20 UTCLaunch 2006-048Launch no. 4,800 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 28, 2006, 16:20
Launch designation
2006-048
Mission
xinnuo erhao
Flight name
Xinnuo-2
Vehicle flight ID
Y7

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
187 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
28.7°
Payload mass to orbit
5.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xinnuo 22006-048ANORAD 29516Sino Satellite Communications Co. (Sinosat)Communications5,107 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.