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Fenghuo 2

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on September 18, 2011, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 18, 2011 · 16:33 UTCLaunch 2011-047Launch no. 5,154 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 18, 2011, 16:33
Launch designation
2011-047
Mission
Fenghuo 2
Flight name
Zhongxing 1A
Vehicle flight ID
Y16

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 1A2011-047ANORAD 37804General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications5,320 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.