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Beidou M3-S

Chang Zheng 3C/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on February 1, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 1, 2016 · 07:29 UTCLaunch 2016-006Launch no. 5,532 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 1, 2016, 07:29
Launch designation
2016-006
Mission
Beidou M3-S
Flight name
Beidou DW21
Vehicle flight ID
Y14

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
28,182 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 212016-006ANORAD 41315China 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.