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shi jian liuhao A weixin

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Taiyuan (China) on October 14, 2012, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 14, 2012 · 03:25 UTCLaunch 2012-056Launch no. 5,247 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Cvariant SMA
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 14, 2012, 03:25
Launch designation
2012-056
Mission
shi jian liuhao A weixin
Flight name
SJ-9A/B
Vehicle flight ID
Y2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
255 km
Initial apogee
674 km
Inclination
98.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 9A2012-056ANORAD 38860China Resources Satellite Applications Center (CRESDA)Technology800 kgIn orbit
Shi Jian 9B2012-056BNORAD 38861China Resources Satellite Applications Center (CRESDA)Technology260 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.