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Beidou G7

Chang Zheng 3C launch from Xichang (China) on June 12, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 12, 2016 · 15:30 UTCLaunch 2016-037Launch no. 5,563 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Cvariant G2?
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 12, 2016, 15:30
Launch designation
2016-037
Mission
Beidou G7
Flight name
Beidou DW23
Vehicle flight ID
Y15

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,341 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 232016-037ANORAD 41586China National Space AdministrationNavigation3,060 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.