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GF5-02

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Taiyuan (China) on September 7, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 7, 2021 · 03:01 UTCLaunch 2021-079Launch no. 6,120 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 7, 2021, 03:01
Launch designation
2021-079
Mission
GF5-02
Flight name
Gao Fen 5-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y40

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
695 km
Inclination
98.2°
Payload mass to orbit
2.7 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gao Fen 5-022021-079ANORAD 49122National Satellite Oceanic Applications CenterOptical imaging2,700 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.