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zhongxing liu B weixing

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on July 5, 2007, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 5, 2007 · 12:08 UTCLaunch 2007-031Launch no. 4,848 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 5, 2007, 12:08
Launch designation
2007-031
Mission
zhongxing liu B weixing
Flight name
Zhongxing 6B
Vehicle flight ID
Y10

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 6B2007-031ANORAD 31800China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Communications4,516 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.