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Apstar 6D

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

July 9, 2020 · 12:11 UTCLaunch 2020-045Launch no. 5,969 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 9, 2020, 12:11
Launch designation
2020-045
Mission
Apstar 6D
Vehicle flight ID
Y64

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
206 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apstar 6D2020-045ANORAD 45863Asia-Pacific Satellite Broadband Communication (Shenzhen)Communications5,000 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.