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SJ-16-02

Chang Zheng 4B launch from Jiuquan (China) on June 29, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 29, 2016 · 03:21 UTCLaunch 2016-043Launch no. 5,569 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 29, 2016, 03:21
Launch designation
2016-043
Mission
SJ-16-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y35

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,012 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 16 02 xing2016-043ANORAD 41634National Satellite Meteorological CenterSignals intelligence2,000 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.