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Xingyun 2-01,02

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Jiuquan (China) on May 12, 2020, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 12, 2020 · 01:16 UTCLaunch 2020-028Launch no. 5,950 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 12, 2020, 01:16
Launch designation
2020-028
Flight name
Xingyun 2-01,02
Vehicle flight ID
Y6

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
556 km
Initial apogee
572 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
0.186 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xingyun-2 01 xing2020-028ANORAD 45602Xingyun CompanyCommunications93 kgIn orbit
Xingyun-2 02 xing2020-028BNORAD 45603Xingyun CompanyCommunications93 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.