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ZX-26

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on February 23, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 23, 2023 · 11:49 UTCLaunch 2023-023Launch no. 6,390 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 23, 2023, 11:49
Launch designation
2023-023
Mission
ZX-26
Flight name
Zhongxing 26
Vehicle flight ID
Y93

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
200 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
27.7°
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 262023-023ANORAD 55686China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Communications5,250 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.