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FY3F

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on August 3, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 3, 2023 · 03:47 UTCLaunch 2023-111Launch no. 6,482 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 3, 2023, 03:47
Launch designation
2023-111
Mission
FY3F
Flight name
FY3-06
Vehicle flight ID
Y44

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
809 km
Inclination
98.8°
Payload mass to orbit
2.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Feng Yun 3F2023-111ANORAD 57490National Satellite Meteorological CenterMeteorology2,450 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.