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PRSS-1

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Jiuquan (China) on July 9, 2018, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 9, 2018 · 03:56 UTCLaunch 2018-056Launch no. 5,758 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Cvariant SMA
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC603
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 9, 2018, 03:56
Launch designation
2018-056
Mission
PRSS-1
Flight name
PRSS-1/PakTes-1
Vehicle flight ID
Y3

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
831 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
PakTES-1a2018-056ANORAD 43529Space and Upper Atmosphere Research CommissionOptical imaging285 kgIn orbit
PRSS-12018-056BNORAD 43530Space and Upper Atmosphere Research CommissionOptical imaging800 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.