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Shentou-2?

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on January 10, 2019, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 10, 2019 · 17:11 UTCLaunch 2019-001Launch no. 5,817 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 10, 2019, 17:11
Launch designation
2019-001
Mission
Shentou-2?
Flight name
Zhongxing 2D
Vehicle flight ID
Y56

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,819 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 2D2019-001ANORAD 43920Strategic Support TroopsCommunications5,000 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.