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Longjiang-3

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Jiuquan (China) on June 9, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 9, 2023 · 02:35 UTCLaunch 2023-082Launch no. 6,453 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 9, 2023, 02:35
Launch designation
2023-082
Flight name
Longjiang-3
Vehicle flight ID
Y20

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
490 km
Initial apogee
499 km
Inclination
49.1°
Payload mass to orbit
0.120 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Longjiang-32023-082ANORAD 56874Harbin Institute of TechnologyCommunications120 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.