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tianlian yihao 01 xing

Chang Zheng 3C launch from Xichang (China) on April 25, 2008, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 25, 2008 · 15:35 UTCLaunch 2008-019Launch no. 4,902 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 25, 2008, 15:35
Launch designation
2008-019
Mission
tianlian yihao 01 xing
Flight name
Tian Lian 1
Vehicle flight ID
Y1?

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 1-012008-019ANORAD 32779Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications2,475 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.