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SJ-20

Chang Zheng 5 launch from Wenchang (China) on December 27, 2019, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 27, 2019 · 12:45 UTCLaunch 2019-097Launch no. 5,919 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC101
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 27, 2019, 12:45
Launch designation
2019-097
Mission
SJ-20
Flight name
Shi Jian 20
Vehicle flight ID
Y3

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
178 km
Initial apogee
210 km
Inclination
19.4°
Payload mass to orbit
7.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 202019-097ANORAD 44910China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Communications7,600 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.