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Beidou-2 G8

Chang Zheng 3C launch from Xichang (China) on May 17, 2019, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 17, 2019 · 15:48 UTCLaunch 2019-027Launch no. 5,846 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Cvariant G2?
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 17, 2019, 15:48
Launch designation
2019-027
Mission
Beidou-2 G8
Flight name
Beidou DW45
Vehicle flight ID
Y16

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,822 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 452019-027ANORAD 44231China 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.