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Yaogan 36 05

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Xichang (China) on July 26, 2023, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 26, 2023 · 20:02 UTCLaunch 2023-106Launch no. 6,477 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 26, 2023, 20:02
Launch designation
2023-106
Mission
Yaogan 36 05
Flight name
YG-36 05
Vehicle flight ID
Y81

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
488 km
Initial apogee
501 km
Inclination
35.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 36 05 zu 01 xing2023-106ANORAD 57452General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 36 05 zu 02 xing2023-106CNORAD 57454General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 36 05 zu 03 xing2023-106ENORAD 57456General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 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.