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Beidou-2

Chang Zheng 3A launch from Xichang (China) on July 9, 2018, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 9, 2018 · 20:58 UTCLaunch 2018-057Launch no. 5,759 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC2?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 9, 2018, 20:58
Launch designation
2018-057
Mission
Beidou-2
Flight name
Beidou DW32
Vehicle flight ID
Y27

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,005 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 322018-057ANORAD 43539China National Space AdministrationNavigation2,300 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.