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FY3-07

Chang Zheng 4B launch from Jiuquan (China) on April 16, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 16, 2023 · 01:36 UTCLaunch 2023-055Launch no. 6,425 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 16, 2023, 01:36
Launch designation
2023-055
Mission
FY3-07
Vehicle flight ID
Y51

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
406 km
Initial apogee
416 km
Inclination
50.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 3G2023-055ANORAD 56232National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology3,850 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.