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Tianhe

Chang Zheng 5B launch from Wenchang (China) on April 29, 2021, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 29, 2021 · 03:23 UTCLaunch 2021-035Launch no. 6,069 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC101
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 29, 2021, 03:23
Launch designation
2021-035
Mission
Tianhe
Vehicle flight ID
Y2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
171 km
Initial apogee
382 km
Inclination
41.5°
Payload mass to orbit
29.5 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianhe2021-035ANORAD 48274China Manned Space Engineering OfficeHuman spaceflight21.5 tIn orbit
Tianhe robotic arm2021-035AChina Manned Space Engineering Office———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.