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Tianlian 2-03

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on July 12, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 12, 2022 · 16:30 UTCLaunch 2022-078Launch no. 6,260 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 12, 2022, 16:30
Launch designation
2022-078
Mission
Tianlian 2-03
Vehicle flight ID
Y85

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
27.1°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 2-032022-078ANORAD 53100Chinese 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.