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fengyun erhao D xing

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on December 8, 2006, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 8, 2006 · 00:53 UTCLaunch 2006-053Launch no. 4,805 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 8, 2006, 00:53
Launch designation
2006-053
Mission
fengyun erhao D xing
Flight name
FY-2D
Vehicle flight ID
Y11

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 2D2006-053ANORAD 29640National 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.