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Beidou-3 G3

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on June 23, 2020, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 23, 2020 · 01:43 UTCLaunch 2020-040Launch no. 5,963 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 23, 2020, 01:43
Launch designation
2020-040
Mission
Beidou-3 G3
Flight name
Beidou DW55
Vehicle flight ID
Y68

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.1°
Payload mass to orbit
3.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 552020-040ANORAD 45807China 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.