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tianlian yihao 04 xing

Chang Zheng 3C launch from Xichang (China) on November 22, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 22, 2016 · 15:24 UTCLaunch 2016-072Launch no. 5,600 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Cvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 22, 2016, 15:24
Launch designation
2016-072
Mission
tianlian yihao 04 xing
Flight name
Tian Lian-1 04
Vehicle flight ID
Y13

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,779 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 1-042016-072ANORAD 41869Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications2,500 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.