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Zhongxing-18

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on August 19, 2019, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 19, 2019 · 12:03 UTCLaunch 2019-053Launch no. 5,874 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 19, 2019, 12:03
Launch designation
2019-053
Mission
Zhongxing-18
Vehicle flight ID
Y58

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,790 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 182019-053ANORAD 44493Strategic 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.