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LKW-2

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on December 23, 2017, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 23, 2017 · 04:14 UTCLaunch 2017-084Launch no. 5,700 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 23, 2017, 04:14
Launch designation
2017-084
Mission
LKW-2
Flight name
Ludi Kancha Weixing 2
Vehicle flight ID
Y48

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
521 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Ludi Kancha Weixing er hao2017-084ANORAD 43080Strategic Support TroopsOptical imaging2,000 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.