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Apstar 6C

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on May 3, 2018, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 3, 2018 · 16:06 UTCLaunch 2018-041Launch no. 5,743 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 3, 2018, 16:06
Launch designation
2018-041
Mission
Apstar 6C
Vehicle flight ID
Y55

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,827 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apstar 6C2018-041ANORAD 43450Asia Pacific TelecomCommunications5,000 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.