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TJS 2

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on January 5, 2017, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 5, 2017 · 15:18 UTCLaunch 2017-001Launch no. 5,613 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 5, 2017, 15:18
Launch designation
2017-001
Mission
TJS 2
Vehicle flight ID
Y39

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,394 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 22017-001ANORAD 41911China Aerospace CorpMissile early warning4,000 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.