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YG-30-08

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on May 6, 2021, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 6, 2021 · 18:11 UTCLaunch 2021-039Launch no. 6,073 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 6, 2021, 18:11
Launch designation
2021-039
Mission
YG-30-08
Flight name
Yaogan 30 08 zu
Vehicle flight ID
Y47

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
591 km
Initial apogee
601 km
Inclination
35.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 30 hao 08 zu 01 xing2021-039ANORAD 48423Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 30 hao 08 zu 02 xing2021-039BNORAD 48424Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 30 hao 08 zu 03 xing2021-039CNORAD 48425Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Tianqi Xingzuo 1-122021-039DNORAD 48426Guodian HiTech Technology Co Ltd.Communications40 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.