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tianlian yihao 03 xing

Chang Zheng 3C launch from Xichang (China) on July 25, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 25, 2012 · 15:43 UTCLaunch 2012-040Launch no. 5,230 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 25, 2012, 15:43
Launch designation
2012-040
Mission
tianlian yihao 03 xing
Flight name
Tian Lian-1-03
Vehicle flight ID
Y9

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 1-032012-040ANORAD 38730Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications2,462 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.