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Jiaotong-6/10

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Xichang (China) on August 14, 2023, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 14, 2023 · 05:32 UTCLaunch 2023-121Launch no. 6,492 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 14, 2023, 05:32
Launch designation
2023-121
Flight name
Jiaotong-6/10
Vehicle flight ID
Y21

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
695 km
Initial apogee
705 km
Inclination
45.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.200 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Jiaotong-62023-121ANORAD 57626Beijing HEAD Aerospace Technology Co. Ltd.Communications40 kgIn orbit
Jiaotong-72023-121BNORAD 57627Beijing HEAD Aerospace Technology Co. Ltd.Communications40 kgIn orbit
Jiaotong-82023-121CNORAD 57628Beijing HEAD Aerospace Technology Co. Ltd.Communications40 kgIn orbit
Jiaotong-92023-121DNORAD 57629Beijing HEAD Aerospace Technology Co. Ltd.Communications40 kgIn orbit
Jiaotong-102023-121ENORAD 57630Beijing HEAD Aerospace Technology Co. Ltd.Communications40 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.