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Shi Jian 23

Chang Zheng 7A launch from Wenchang (China) on January 8, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 8, 2023 · 22:00 UTCLaunch 2023-002Launch no. 6,367 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 8, 2023, 22:00
Launch designation
2023-002
Mission
Shi Jian 23
Vehicle flight ID
Y4

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
183 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
16.6°
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 232023-002ANORAD 55131Strategic Support TroopsCommunications5,000 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.