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YG-35

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Xichang (China) on November 6, 2021, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 6, 2021 · 03:00 UTCLaunch 2021-101Launch no. 6,143 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 6, 2021, 03:00
Launch designation
2021-101
Mission
YG-35
Flight name
YG-35A,B,C
Vehicle flight ID
Y63

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
493 km
Initial apogee
499 km
Inclination
35.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 35 01 zu 01 xing2021-101ANORAD 49390General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 35 01 zu 03 xing2021-101BNORAD 49391General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jul 30, 2025
Yaogan 35 01 zu 02 xing2021-101DNORAD 49393General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 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.