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SJ-16

Chang Zheng 4B launch from Jiuquan (China) on October 25, 2013, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 25, 2013 · 03:50 UTCLaunch 2013-057Launch no. 5,325 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 25, 2013, 03:50
Launch designation
2013-057
Mission
SJ-16
Vehicle flight ID
Y25

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
944 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 162013-057ANORAD 39358National Satellite Meteorological CenterSignals intelligence2,000 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.