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Beidou I2-S

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on September 29, 2015, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 29, 2015 · 23:13 UTCLaunch 2015-053Launch no. 5,495 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 29, 2015, 23:13
Launch designation
2015-053
Mission
Beidou I2-S
Flight name
Beidou DW20
Vehicle flight ID
Y33

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,058 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 202015-053ANORAD 40938China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,150 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.