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SJ-17

Chang Zheng 5/YZ-2 launch from Wenchang (China) on November 3, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 3, 2016 · 12:43 UTCLaunch 2016-065Launch no. 5,593 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 5/YZ-2
SpaceportWenchangpad LC101
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 3, 2016, 12:43
Launch designation
2016-065
Mission
SJ-17
Flight name
Shi Jian 17
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
210 km
Inclination
19.5°
Payload mass to orbit
3.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 172016-065ANORAD 41838China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Technology3,000 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.