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Gao Fen 13

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on October 11, 2020, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 11, 2020 · 16:57 UTCLaunch 2020-071Launch no. 5,998 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 11, 2020, 16:57
Launch designation
2020-071
Mission
Gao Fen 13
Vehicle flight ID
Y63

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.3°
Payload mass to orbit
4.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gao Fen 132020-071ANORAD 46610General Department of Remote Sensing SatellitesOptical imaging4,600 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.