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Yaogan 34-04

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on March 31, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 31, 2023 · 06:27 UTCLaunch 2023-048Launch no. 6,418 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 31, 2023, 06:27
Launch designation
2023-048
Mission
Yaogan 34-04
Flight name
YG-34 04
Vehicle flight ID
Y49

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,096 km
Inclination
63.4°
Payload mass to orbit
0.500 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 34-042023-048ANORAD 56157Strategic Support TroopsOptical imaging500 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.