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XJSS

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on June 27, 2018, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 27, 2018 · 03:30 UTCLaunch 2018-054Launch no. 5,756 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Cvariant b
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 27, 2018, 03:30
Launch designation
2018-054
Mission
XJSS
Flight name
Xin Jishu Shiyan Shuan
Vehicle flight ID
Y44

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
593 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xin jishu shiyan A xing2018-054ANORAD 43518Strategic Support TroopsTechnology500 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jul 18, 2025
Xin jishu shiyan B xing2018-054BNORAD 43519Strategic Support TroopsTechnology500 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Nov 12, 2024

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.