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Yaogan 31-03

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on February 24, 2021, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 24, 2021 · 02:22 UTCLaunch 2021-014Launch no. 6,048 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 24, 2021, 02:22
Launch designation
2021-014
Mission
Yaogan 31-03
Flight name
Yaogan 31 03 zu
Vehicle flight ID
Y32

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,100 km
Inclination
63.4°
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 31 hao 03 zu 01 xing2021-014ANORAD 47691Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 31 hao 03 zu 02 xing2021-014CNORAD 47693Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 31 hao 03 zu 03 xing2021-014ENORAD 47695Strategic 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.