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Shiyan 9

Chang Zheng 7A launch from Wenchang (China) on March 11, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 11, 2021 · 17:51 UTCLaunch 2021-019Launch no. 6,053 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 11, 2021, 17:51
Launch designation
2021-019
Mission
Shiyan 9
Vehicle flight ID
Y2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
19.7°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan 92021-019ANORAD 47851Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Technology5,000 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.