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YG30

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on May 15, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 15, 2016 · 02:43 UTCLaunch 2016-029Launch no. 5,555 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 15, 2016, 02:43
Launch designation
2016-029
Mission
YG30
Flight name
Yaogan 30
Vehicle flight ID
Y27

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,010 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan Weixing 302016-029ANORAD 41473Strategic Support TroopsOptical imaging800 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.