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SW6-02

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on July 4, 2020, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 4, 2020 · 23:44 UTCLaunch 2020-043Launch no. 5,967 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 4, 2020, 23:44
Launch designation
2020-043
Mission
SW6-02
Flight name
Shiyan 6-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y29

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
686 km
Initial apogee
706 km
Inclination
98.2°
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan 6-022020-043ANORAD 45859China National Space AdministrationTechnology1,000 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.