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FY-2-08

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on December 31, 2014, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 31, 2014 · 01:02 UTCLaunch 2014-090Launch no. 5,439 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 31, 2014, 01:02
Launch designation
2014-090
Mission
FY-2-08
Vehicle flight ID
Y24

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
38,236 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 2G2014-090ANORAD 40367National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology651 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.