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Beidou-3 G1Q

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

November 1, 2018 · 15:57 UTCLaunch 2018-085Launch no. 5,789 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 1, 2018, 15:57
Launch designation
2018-085
Mission
Beidou-3 G1Q
Flight name
Beidou DW41
Vehicle flight ID
Y41

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,909 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 412018-085ANORAD 43683China National Space AdministrationNavigation3,060 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.