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Palapa D

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on August 31, 2009, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a failure.

August 31, 2009 · 09:28 UTCLaunch 2009-046Launch no. 5,001 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2?
OutcomeFailure · 0.6stage 3 propulsion failure / early shutdown (burn 2)
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 31, 2009, 09:28
Launch designation
2009-046
Mission
Palapa D
Vehicle flight ID
Y8

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
220 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
4.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OF60 · S3P2

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Palapa D2009-046ANORAD 35812PT IndosatCommunications4,100 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.