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PIESAT 1-4

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Taiyuan (China) on March 30, 2023, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 30, 2023 · 10:50 UTCLaunch 2023-047Launch no. 6,417 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 30, 2023, 10:50
Launch designation
2023-047
Mission
PIESAT 1-4
Vehicle flight ID
Y90

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
499 km
Initial apogee
512 km
Inclination
97.4°
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongyuan-12023-047ANORAD 56153PIESAT Information Technology Co. Ltd.Radar imaging320 kgIn orbit
Hebi-12023-047BNORAD 56154PIESAT Information Technology Co. Ltd.Radar imaging270 kgIn orbit
Hebi-22023-047CNORAD 56155PIESAT Information Technology Co. Ltd.Radar imaging270 kgIn orbit
Hebi-32023-047DNORAD 56156PIESAT Information Technology Co. Ltd.Radar imaging270 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.