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Tianlian 2

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on March 31, 2019, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 31, 2019 · 15:51 UTCLaunch 2019-017Launch no. 5,836 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 31, 2019, 15:51
Launch designation
2019-017
Mission
Tianlian 2
Vehicle flight ID
Y44

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,935 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 2-012019-017ANORAD 44076Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications5,000 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.