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VRSS-1

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on September 29, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 29, 2012 · 04:12 UTCLaunch 2012-052Launch no. 5,243 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 29, 2012, 04:12
Launch designation
2012-052
Mission
VRSS-1
Vehicle flight ID
Y16

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
619 km
Initial apogee
654 km
Inclination
98.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.880 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Miranda2012-052ANORAD 38782Bolivarian Agency for Space ActivitiesOptical imaging880 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.