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ZX-11

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on May 1, 2013, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 1, 2013 · 16:06 UTCLaunch 2013-020Launch no. 5,287 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 1, 2013, 16:06
Launch designation
2013-020
Mission
ZX-11
Flight name
Zhongxing-11
Vehicle flight ID
Y25

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
43,086 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 112013-020ANORAD 39157General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications5,234 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.