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YG-30-03

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on December 25, 2017, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 25, 2017 · 19:44 UTCLaunch 2017-085Launch no. 5,701 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Cvariant b
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 25, 2017, 19:44
Launch designation
2017-085
Mission
YG-30-03
Flight name
Yaogan 30 03 zu
Vehicle flight ID
Y34

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
626 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 30 hao 03 zu 01 xing2017-085ANORAD 43081Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 30 hao 03 zu 02 xing2017-085BNORAD 43082Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 30 hao 03 zu 03 xing2017-085CNORAD 43083Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 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.