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Beidou-3

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on September 19, 2018, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 19, 2018 · 14:07 UTCLaunch 2018-072Launch no. 5,774 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3B/YZ-1variant G3Z
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 19, 2018, 14:07
Launch designation
2018-072
Mission
Beidou-3
Flight name
Beidou DW37/38
Vehicle flight ID
Y51

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
22,711 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 372018-072ANORAD 43622China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 382018-072BNORAD 43623China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 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.