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ZX-6D

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on April 15, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 15, 2022 · 12:00 UTCLaunch 2022-038Launch no. 6,218 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 15, 2022, 12:00
Launch designation
2022-038
Mission
ZX-6D
Flight name
Zhongxing 6D
Vehicle flight ID
Y89

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
201 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 6D2022-038ANORAD 52255China 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.