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fengyun erhao 07 xing

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on January 13, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 13, 2012 · 00:56 UTCLaunch 2012-002Launch no. 5,190 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 13, 2012, 00:56
Launch designation
2012-002
Mission
fengyun erhao 07 xing
Flight name
FY-2F
Vehicle flight ID
Y22

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 2F2012-002ANORAD 38049National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology651 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.