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FY-2-09

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on June 5, 2018, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 5, 2018 · 13:07 UTCLaunch 2018-050Launch no. 5,752 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 5, 2018, 13:07
Launch designation
2018-050
Mission
FY-2-09
Flight name
Fengyun 2H
Vehicle flight ID
Y25

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,377 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 2H2018-050ANORAD 43491National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology651 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.