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TL2-02

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on December 13, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 13, 2021 · 16:09 UTCLaunch 2021-124Launch no. 6,166 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 13, 2021, 16:09
Launch designation
2021-124
Mission
TL2-02
Flight name
Tian Lian 2-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y82

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
26.8°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 2-022021-124ANORAD 50005Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications5,000 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.