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SW5

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on November 25, 2013, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 25, 2013 · 02:12 UTCLaunch 2013-068Launch no. 5,336 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 25, 2013, 02:12
Launch designation
2013-068
Mission
SW5
Flight name
Shiyan 5
Vehicle flight ID
Y23

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
856 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.700 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan Weixing 52013-068ANORAD 39455China Resources Satellite Applications Center (CRESDA)Technology700 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.