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TL1-05

Chang Zheng 3C launch from Xichang (China) on July 6, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 6, 2021 · 15:53 UTCLaunch 2021-063Launch no. 6,099 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Cvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 6, 2021, 15:53
Launch designation
2021-063
Mission
TL1-05
Flight name
Tian Lian 1-05
Vehicle flight ID
Y18

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
17.6°
Payload mass to orbit
2.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 1-052021-063ANORAD 49011Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications2,500 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.