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YG-30-09

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on June 18, 2021, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 18, 2021 · 06:30 UTCLaunch 2021-055Launch no. 6,091 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 18, 2021, 06:30
Launch designation
2021-055
Mission
YG-30-09
Flight name
Yaogan 30 09 zu
Vehicle flight ID
Y48

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
592 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 09 zu 01 xing2021-055ANORAD 48860Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 30 hao 09 zu 02 xing2021-055BNORAD 48861Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 30 hao 09 zu 03 xing2021-055DNORAD 48863Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence500 kgIn orbit
Tianqi Xinguou 1-132021-055ENORAD 48864Guodian 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.