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YG-30-06

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on March 24, 2020, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 24, 2020 · 03:43 UTCLaunch 2020-021Launch no. 5,942 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Cvariant b
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 24, 2020, 03:43
Launch designation
2020-021
Mission
YG-30-06
Flight name
Yaogan 30 06 zu
Vehicle flight ID
Y42

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
590 km
Initial apogee
602 km
Inclination
35.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 30 hao 06 zu 01 xing2020-021ANORAD 45460Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 30 hao 06 zu 02 xing2020-021BNORAD 45461Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 30 hao 06 zu 03 xing2020-021CNORAD 45462Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 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.