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Chang Zheng 2D launch from Jiuquan (China) on October 8, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 8, 2022 · 23:43 UTCLaunch 2022-129Launch no. 6,312 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 8, 2022, 23:43
Launch designation
2022-129
Mission
ASO-S
Flight name
Kuafu-1
Vehicle flight ID
Y55

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
713 km
Initial apogee
732 km
Inclination
98.2°
Payload mass to orbit
0.888 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kuafu-12022-129ANORAD 54029Chinese Academy of SciencesAstronomy888 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.