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Beidou-3 M23/M24

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on September 22, 2019, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 22, 2019 · 21:10 UTCLaunch 2019-061Launch no. 5,883 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3B/YZ-1variant G3Z
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 22, 2019, 21:10
Launch designation
2019-061
Mission
Beidou-3 M23/M24
Flight name
Beidou DW47/48
Vehicle flight ID
Y65

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
22,222 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 482019-061ANORAD 44542China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 472019-061BNORAD 44543China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 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.