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GECAM A/B

Chang Zheng 11 launch from Xichang (China) on December 9, 2020, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 9, 2020 · 20:14 UTCLaunch 2020-094Launch no. 6,022 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 9, 2020, 20:14
Launch designation
2020-094
Flight name
GECAM A/B
Vehicle flight ID
Y9

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
587 km
Initial apogee
604 km
Inclination
29.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.300 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xiaoji2020-094ANORAD 47234Chinese Academy of SciencesAstronomy150 kgIn orbit
Xiaomu2020-094BNORAD 47235Chinese Academy of SciencesAstronomy150 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.