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TKSat-1

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on December 20, 2013, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 20, 2013 · 16:42 UTCLaunch 2013-075Launch no. 5,344 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 20, 2013, 16:42
Launch designation
2013-075
Mission
TKSat-1
Flight name
Tupac Katari
Vehicle flight ID
Y27

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
43,903 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tupac Katari2013-075ANORAD 39481Bolivian Space AgencyCommunications5,086 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.