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Tianzhou 2

Chang Zheng 7 launch from Wenchang (China) on May 29, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 29, 2021 · 12:55 UTCLaunch 2021-046Launch no. 6,081 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 29, 2021, 12:55
Launch designation
2021-046
Mission
Tianzhou 2
Vehicle flight ID
Y3

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
192 km
Initial apogee
314 km
Inclination
41.4°
Payload mass to orbit
18.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianzhou-22021-046ANORAD 48803China Manned Space Engineering OfficeHuman spaceflight7,810 kgDocked with another object · May 29, 2021

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