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WHJSW 01

Chang Zheng 2C/YZ-1S launch from Jiuquan (China) on July 9, 2023, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 9, 2023 · 11:00 UTCLaunch 2023-095Launch no. 6,466 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 9, 2023, 11:00
Launch designation
2023-095
Mission
WHJSW 01
Flight name
WHJSW-1
Vehicle flight ID
Y52/Y3

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,112 km
Inclination
86.5°
Payload mass to orbit
0.600 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xingwang Jishu SW 01-012023-095ANORAD 57288China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 kgIn orbit
Xingwang Jishu SW 01-022023-095BNORAD 57289China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 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.