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Shentong 2-05

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on August 5, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 5, 2021 · 16:30 UTCLaunch 2021-071Launch no. 6,109 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 5, 2021, 16:30
Launch designation
2021-071
Mission
Shentong 2-05
Flight name
Zhongxing 2E
Vehicle flight ID
Y76

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
27.0°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 2E2021-071ANORAD 49062Strategic Support TroopsCommunications5,000 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.