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zhongxing er hao C xing

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

November 3, 2015 · 16:25 UTCLaunch 2015-063Launch no. 5,505 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 3, 2015, 16:25
Launch designation
2015-063
Mission
zhongxing er hao C xing
Flight name
Zhongxing 2C
Vehicle flight ID
Y34

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,120 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 2C2015-063ANORAD 41021General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications5,000 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.