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DAMPE

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on December 17, 2015, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 17, 2015 · 00:12 UTCLaunch 2015-078Launch no. 5,521 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 17, 2015, 00:12
Launch designation
2015-078
Mission
DAMPE
Flight name
Wukong
Vehicle flight ID
Y31

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
784 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Wukong2015-078ANORAD 41173Chinese Academy of SciencesAstronomy1,860 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.