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huanjing jian zai A xing

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Taiyuan (China) on September 6, 2008, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 6, 2008 · 03:25 UTCLaunch 2008-041Launch no. 4,926 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Cvariant SMA
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC7
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 6, 2008, 03:25
Launch designation
2008-041
Mission
huanjing jian zai A xing
Flight name
HJ-1A/HJ-1B
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
243 km
Initial apogee
702 km
Inclination
98.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Huanjing Jianzai 1A2008-041ANORAD 33320China Resources Satellite Applications Center (CRESDA)Optical imaging510 kgIn orbit
Huanjing Jianzai 1B2008-041BNORAD 33321China Resources Satellite Applications Center (CRESDA)Optical imaging510 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.