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Chuangxin-16A/B

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Xichang (China) on August 23, 2022, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 23, 2022 · 02:36 UTCLaunch 2022-102Launch no. 6,285 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 23, 2022, 02:36
Launch designation
2022-102
Flight name
Chuangxin-16A/B
Vehicle flight ID
Y15

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
589 km
Initial apogee
596 km
Inclination
29.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.200 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Chuangxin-16A2022-102ANORAD 53586Institute of Microsatellite Innovation, CASTechnology100 kgIn orbit
Chuangxin-16B2022-102BNORAD 53876Institute of Microsatellite Innovation, CASTechnology100 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.