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Beidou-3 M19/M20

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on December 16, 2019, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 16, 2019 · 07:22 UTCLaunch 2019-090Launch no. 5,912 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3B/YZ-1variant G3Z
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 16, 2019, 07:22
Launch designation
2019-090
Mission
Beidou-3 M19/M20
Flight name
Beidou DW52/53
Vehicle flight ID
Y67

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
22,569 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 522019-090ANORAD 44864China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 532019-090BNORAD 44865China 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.