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CE5-T1

Chang Zheng 3C launch from Xichang (China) on October 23, 2014, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 23, 2014 · 18:00 UTCLaunch 2014-065Launch no. 5,413 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Cvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 23, 2014, 18:00
Launch designation
2014-065
Mission
CE5-T1
Flight name
CE-5T1
Vehicle flight ID
Y12

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
150,000 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.8 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Chang'e-5 Feixing Shiyan Qi2014-065ANORAD 40283China National Space AdministrationDeep space2,480 kgLeft Earth orbit for deep space · Oct 24, 2014
Chang'e-5 FTD RV2014-065China Aerospace Corp———
4M2014-065LuxSpace Sarl (OHB)———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.