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Tianwen-1

Chang Zheng 5 launch from Wenchang (China) on July 23, 2020, carrying 6 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 23, 2020 · 04:41 UTCLaunch 2020-049Launch no. 5,974 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC101
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 23, 2020, 04:41
Launch designation
2020-049
Mission
Tianwen-1
Vehicle flight ID
Y4

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
200 km
Initial apogee
253 km
Inclination
29.9°
Payload mass to orbit
4.9 t
Payloads
6
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianwen-1 Orbiter2020-049ANORAD 45935Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space ExplorationDeep space3,175 kgLeft Earth orbit for deep space · Jul 23, 2020
Tianwen-1 Lander2020-049Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration———
Zhurong2020-049Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration———
Fenli celiang chuangan2020-049Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration———
Fenli xiangi2020-049Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration———
Fenli celiang chuangan2020-049Key Lab of Lunar and Deep Space Exploration———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.