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Xingyun Jiatong VDES

Kuaizhou-11 launch from Jiuquan (China) on December 7, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 7, 2022 · 01:15 UTCLaunch 2022-164Launch no. 6,348 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 7, 2022, 01:15
Launch designation
2022-164
Flight name
Xingyun Jiatong VDES
Vehicle flight ID
Y2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
737 km
Initial apogee
739 km
Inclination
98.3°
Payload mass to orbit
0.500 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xingyun Jiaotong VDES2022-164ANORAD 54588Xingyun CompanyCommunications500 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.