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zhongxing liu A weixing

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on September 4, 2010, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 4, 2010 · 16:14 UTCLaunch 2010-042Launch no. 5,074 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 4, 2010, 16:14
Launch designation
2010-042
Mission
zhongxing liu A weixing
Flight name
Zhongxing 6A
Vehicle flight ID
Y13

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
182 km
Initial apogee
450 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
5.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 6A2010-042ANORAD 37150China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Communications5,100 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.