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zhongxing shier hao weix

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on November 27, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 27, 2012 · 10:13 UTCLaunch 2012-067Launch no. 5,258 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 27, 2012, 10:13
Launch designation
2012-067
Mission
zhongxing shier hao weix
Flight name
Zhongxing 12
Vehicle flight ID
Y24

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 122012-067ANORAD 39017China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Communications5,054 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.