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Jilin-1

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Taiyuan (China) on July 3, 2021, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 3, 2021 · 02:51 UTCLaunch 2021-061Launch no. 6,097 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 3, 2021, 02:51
Launch designation
2021-061
Mission
Jilin-1
Vehicle flight ID
Y74

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
530 km
Initial apogee
545 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Neimenggu 12021-061ANORAD 49003Chang Guang Satellite Technology LtdOptical imaging1,250 kgIn orbit
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 01 xing2021-061BNORAD 49004Chang Guang Satellite Technology LtdOptical imaging42 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Nov 28, 2025
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 02 xing2021-061CNORAD 49005Chang Guang Satellite Technology LtdOptical imaging42 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Mar 8, 2026
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 03 xing2021-061DNORAD 49006Chang Guang Satellite Technology LtdOptical imaging42 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Apr 22, 2026
Guangdong Hengjian2021-061ENORAD 49007ADA Space (Guoxing Aerospace Tech Co.)Optical imaging10 kgReentered (orbital decay) · May 1, 2026

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