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GK-2

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on December 18, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 18, 2012 · 16:13 UTCLaunch 2012-073Launch no. 5,264 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603 ?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 18, 2012, 16:13
Launch designation
2012-073
Mission
GK-2
Flight name
Gokturk-2
Vehicle flight ID
Y22

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
670 km
Initial apogee
690 km
Inclination
98.2°
Payload mass to orbit
0.450 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gokturk-22012-073ANORAD 39030Turkish Ministry of National DefenseOptical imaging450 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.