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Shi Jian 13

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on April 12, 2017, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 12, 2017 · 11:04 UTCLaunch 2017-018Launch no. 5,631 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 12, 2017, 11:04
Launch designation
2017-018
Mission
Shi Jian 13
Flight name
SJ-13
Vehicle flight ID
Y43

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,743 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 132017-018ANORAD 42662Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications4,600 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.