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Paksat 1R

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on August 11, 2011, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 11, 2011 · 16:15 UTCLaunch 2011-042Launch no. 5,147 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 11, 2011, 16:15
Launch designation
2011-042
Mission
Paksat 1R
Flight name
Paksat-1R
Vehicle flight ID
Y19

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Paksat 1R2011-042ANORAD 37779Space and Upper Atmosphere Research CommissionCommunications5,100 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.