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Gao Fen 12-02

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on March 30, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 30, 2021 · 22:45 UTCLaunch 2021-026Launch no. 6,060 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 30, 2021, 22:45
Launch designation
2021-026
Mission
Gao Fen 12-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y36

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
593 km
Initial apogee
599 km
Inclination
97.8°
Payload mass to orbit
3.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gao Fen 12-022021-026ANORAD 48079Strategic Support TroopsRadar imaging3,000 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.