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Apstar7

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on March 31, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 31, 2012 · 10:27 UTCLaunch 2012-013Launch no. 5,201 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 31, 2012, 10:27
Launch designation
2012-013
Mission
Apstar7
Flight name
Apstar 7
Vehicle flight ID
Y22

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apstar 72012-013ANORAD 38107Asia Pacific TelecomCommunications5,054 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.