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zhongxing shi hao weixin

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on June 20, 2011, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 20, 2011 · 16:13 UTCLaunch 2011-026Launch no. 5,131 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 20, 2011, 16:13
Launch designation
2011-026
Mission
zhongxing shi hao weixin
Flight name
Zhongxing 10
Vehicle flight ID
Y20

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
197 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
5.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 102011-026ANORAD 37677China 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.