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Beidou-3

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on November 5, 2017, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 5, 2017 · 11:45 UTCLaunch 2017-069Launch no. 5,684 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3B/YZ-1variant G3Z
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 5, 2017, 11:45
Launch designation
2017-069
Mission
Beidou-3
Flight name
Beidou DW24/25
Vehicle flight ID
Y46

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
22,446 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 242017-069ANORAD 43001China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 252017-069BNORAD 43002China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 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.