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TH-6 01/02

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Taiyuan (China) on March 9, 2023, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 9, 2023 · 22:41 UTCLaunch 2023-030Launch no. 6,399 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 9, 2023, 22:41
Launch designation
2023-030
Mission
TH-6 01/02
Flight name
Tianhui-6 01/02
Vehicle flight ID
Y51

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
887 km
Inclination
99.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianhui-6 012023-030ANORAD 55836State Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information BureauRadar imaging1,000 kgIn orbit
Tianhui-6 022023-030DNORAD 55839State Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information BureauRadar imaging1,000 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.