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Beidou-3 G2

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on March 9, 2020, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 9, 2020 · 11:55 UTCLaunch 2020-017Launch no. 5,937 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 9, 2020, 11:55
Launch designation
2020-017
Mission
Beidou-3 G2
Flight name
Beidou DW54
Vehicle flight ID
Y69

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
199 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.3°
Payload mass to orbit
3.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 542020-017ANORAD 45344China National Space AdministrationNavigation3,060 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.