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ZX-6C

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on March 9, 2019, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 9, 2019 · 16:28 UTCLaunch 2019-012Launch no. 5,830 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 9, 2019, 16:28
Launch designation
2019-012
Mission
ZX-6C
Flight name
Zhongxing 6C
Vehicle flight ID
Y54

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
41,761 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 6C2019-012ANORAD 44067Strategic Support TroopsCommunications5,250 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.