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Beidou-3 G4

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on May 17, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 17, 2023 · 02:49 UTCLaunch 2023-066Launch no. 6,436 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 17, 2023, 02:49
Launch designation
2023-066
Mission
Beidou-3 G4
Flight name
Beidou DW56
Vehicle flight ID
Y87

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.1°
Payload mass to orbit
3.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 562023-066ANORAD 56564China National Space AdministrationNavigation3,060 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.