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QUESS

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on August 15, 2016, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 15, 2016 · 17:40 UTCLaunch 2016-051Launch no. 5,577 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 15, 2016, 17:40
Launch designation
2016-051
Mission
QUESS
Flight name
Mozi hao
Vehicle flight ID
Y32

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
540 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.767 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Mozi hao2016-051ANORAD 41731Chinese Academy of SciencesTechnology640 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jan 25, 2026
3Cat-22016-051BNORAD 41732Polytechnic U. of CataloniaEarth science7 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Dec 18, 2023
Lixing 12016-051CNORAD 41733CAS Institute of MechanicsTechnology120 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Aug 19, 2016

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.