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Shenzhou 16

Chang Zheng 2F launch from Jiuquan (China) on May 30, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 30, 2023 · 01:31 UTCLaunch 2023-077Launch no. 6,447 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Fvariant G
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/91
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 30, 2023, 01:31
Launch designation
2023-077
Mission
Shenzhou 16
Vehicle flight ID
Y16

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
196 km
Initial apogee
345 km
Inclination
41.5°
Payload mass to orbit
9.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shenzhou 162023-077ANORAD 56761China Manned Space Engineering OfficeHuman spaceflight3,258 kgDocked with another object · May 30, 2023

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.