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Beidou I3-S

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on March 29, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 29, 2016 · 20:11 UTCLaunch 2016-021Launch no. 5,547 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 29, 2016, 20:11
Launch designation
2016-021
Mission
Beidou I3-S
Flight name
Beidou DW22
Vehicle flight ID
Y26

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,980 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 222016-021ANORAD 41434China National Space AdministrationNavigation2,300 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.