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Hongyun GJYW

Chang Zheng 11 launch from Jiuquan (China) on December 21, 2018, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 21, 2018 · 23:51 UTCLaunch 2018-108Launch no. 5,812 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 21, 2018, 23:51
Launch designation
2018-108
Mission
Hongyun GJYW
Flight name
Hongyun Gongcheng
Vehicle flight ID
Y5

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
1,061 km
Initial apogee
1,077 km
Inclination
99.9°
Payload mass to orbit
0.250 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Hongyun Gongcheng JYW2018-108ANORAD 43871China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp.Communications250 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.