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Zhongxing 9B

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on September 9, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 9, 2021 · 11:50 UTCLaunch 2021-080Launch no. 6,121 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 9, 2021, 11:50
Launch designation
2021-080
Mission
Zhongxing 9B
Vehicle flight ID
Y86

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
192 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
24.6°
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 9B2021-080ANORAD 49125China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Communications5,250 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.