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FY-4B

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on June 2, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 2, 2021 · 16:17 UTCLaunch 2021-047Launch no. 6,082 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 2, 2021, 16:17
Launch designation
2021-047
Mission
FY-4B
Flight name
Feng Yun 4-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y72

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
171 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.6°
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 4B2021-047ANORAD 48808National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology5,380 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.