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FY-3E

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on July 4, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 4, 2021 · 23:28 UTCLaunch 2021-062Launch no. 6,098 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 4, 2021, 23:28
Launch designation
2021-062
Mission
FY-3E
Flight name
Feng Yun 3E
Vehicle flight ID
Y43

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
820 km
Inclination
98.6°
Payload mass to orbit
2.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 3E2021-062ANORAD 49008National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology2,450 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.