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Beidou M1S?M2S

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on July 25, 2015, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 25, 2015 · 12:29 UTCLaunch 2015-037Launch no. 5,479 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3B/YZ-1variant G3Z
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 25, 2015, 12:29
Launch designation
2015-037
Mission
Beidou M1S?M2S
Flight name
Beidou 18/19
Vehicle flight ID
Y26

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
28,039 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 192015-037ANORAD 40748China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 182015-037BNORAD 40749China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 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.