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zhongxing jiuhao

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on June 9, 2008, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 9, 2008 · 12:15 UTCLaunch 2008-028Launch no. 4,911 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 9, 2008, 12:15
Launch designation
2008-028
Mission
zhongxing jiuhao
Flight name
Zhongxing-9
Vehicle flight ID
Y11

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
246 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 92008-028ANORAD 33051China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Communications4,466 kgRenamed · Apr 10, 2009

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.