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KL-Beta

Chang Zheng 6 launch from Taiyuan (China) on August 4, 2021, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 4, 2021 · 11:01 UTCLaunch 2021-070Launch no. 6,108 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC16
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 4, 2021, 11:01
Launch designation
2021-070
Mission
KL-Beta
Flight name
KL-Beta A,B
Vehicle flight ID
Y7

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
899 km
Initial apogee
907 km
Inclination
88.9°
Payload mass to orbit
0.200 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GMS-Beta-A2021-070ANORAD 49059KLEO Connect GmbHCommunications100 kgIn orbit
GMS-Beta-B2021-070BNORAD 49060KLEO Connect GmbHCommunications100 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.