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Jilin-1

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Jiuquan (China) on January 9, 2017, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 9, 2017 · 04:11 UTCLaunch 2017-002Launch no. 5,614 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 9, 2017, 04:11
Launch designation
2017-002
Mission
Jilin-1
Flight name
Jilin-1 Shipin 03
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
529 km
Initial apogee
541 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
0.170 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xingyun Shiyan-12017-002ANORAD 41913Xingyun CompanyTechnology2 kgReentered (orbital decay) · May 15, 2024
Jilin-1 Lingye-12017-002BNORAD 41914Chang Guang Satellite Technology LtdOptical imaging165 kgIn orbit
Kaidun-12017-002CNORAD 41915Beijing Caton Universal Technology Co. Ltd.Communications3 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Nov 3, 2025

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