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Apstar 6AE

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on January 12, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 12, 2023 · 18:10 UTCLaunch 2023-005Launch no. 6,372 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 12, 2023, 18:10
Launch designation
2023-005
Mission
Apstar 6AE
Flight name
Apstar 6E
Vehicle flight ID
Y61

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
228 km
Initial apogee
641 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
4.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apstar 6E2023-005ANORAD 55239Asia-Pacific Satellite Broadband Communication (Shenzhen)Communications2,090 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.