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Shentong-2?

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on May 26, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 26, 2012 · 15:56 UTCLaunch 2012-028Launch no. 5,218 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 26, 2012, 15:56
Launch designation
2012-028
Mission
Shentong-2?
Flight name
Zhongxing 2A
Vehicle flight ID
Y17

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 2A2012-028ANORAD 38352General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications5,000 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.