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Shiyan 12 01/02

Chang Zheng 7A launch from Wenchang (China) on December 23, 2021, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 23, 2021 · 10:12 UTCLaunch 2021-129Launch no. 6,172 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 23, 2021, 10:12
Launch designation
2021-129
Mission
Shiyan 12 01/02
Flight name
SY-12 01/02
Vehicle flight ID
Y3

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
19.5°
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan 12-012021-129ANORAD 50321Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Technology3,000 kgIn orbit
Shiyan 12-022021-129BNORAD 50322Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Technology3,000 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.