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di shier ke beidou-2 w.

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on April 29, 2012, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 29, 2012 · 20:50 UTCLaunch 2012-018Launch no. 5,207 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G1
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 29, 2012, 20:50
Launch designation
2012-018
Mission
di shier ke beidou-2 w.
Flight name
Beidou DW12/13
Vehicle flight ID
Y14

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
200 km
Initial apogee
350 km
Inclination
55.0°
Payload mass to orbit
4.7 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 122012-018ANORAD 38250China National Space AdministrationNavigation2,300 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 132012-018BNORAD 38251China National Space AdministrationNavigation2,300 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.