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Yaogan 31-02

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on January 29, 2021, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 29, 2021 · 04:47 UTCLaunch 2021-007Launch no. 6,040 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 29, 2021, 04:47
Launch designation
2021-007
Mission
Yaogan 31-02
Flight name
Yaogan 31 02 zu
Vehicle flight ID
Y31

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,097 km
Inclination
63.4°
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 31 hao 02 zu 01 xing2021-007ANORAD 47532Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 31 hao 02 zu 02 xing2021-007BNORAD 47533Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 31 hao 02 zu 03 xing2021-007ENORAD 47536Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 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.