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Jilin-1 GF02

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Jiuquan (China) on September 27, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 27, 2021 · 06:19 UTCLaunch 2021-086Launch no. 6,127 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95A?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 27, 2021, 06:19
Launch designation
2021-086
Mission
Jilin-1 GF02
Flight name
Jilin-1 Gaofen 02D
Vehicle flight ID
Y4

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
531 km
Initial apogee
545 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
0.230 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Jilin-1 Gaofen 02D2021-086ANORAD 49256Chang Guang Satellite Technology LtdOptical imaging230 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.