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Apstar-9

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on October 16, 2015, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 16, 2015 · 16:16 UTCLaunch 2015-059Launch no. 5,501 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 16, 2015, 16:16
Launch designation
2015-059
Mission
Apstar-9
Vehicle flight ID
Y36

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,780 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apstar 92015-059ANORAD 40982Asia Pacific TelecomCommunications5,000 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.