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Beidou-3 M21/M22

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on November 23, 2019, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 23, 2019 · 00:55 UTCLaunch 2019-078Launch no. 5,900 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3B/YZ-1variant G3Z
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 23, 2019, 00:55
Launch designation
2019-078
Mission
Beidou-3 M21/M22
Flight name
Beidou DW50/51
Vehicle flight ID
Y66

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
22,584 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 512019-078ANORAD 44793China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 502019-078BNORAD 44794China 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.