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LKW-3

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on January 13, 2018, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 13, 2018 · 07:10 UTCLaunch 2018-006Launch no. 5,708 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 13, 2018, 07:10
Launch designation
2018-006
Mission
LKW-3
Flight name
Ludi Kancha Weixing 3
Vehicle flight ID
Y49

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Ludi Kancha Weixing san hao2018-006ANORAD 43146Strategic 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.