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GF12-04

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on August 20, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 20, 2023 · 17:45 UTCLaunch 2023-123Launch no. 6,494 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 20, 2023, 17:45
Launch designation
2023-123
Mission
GF12-04
Vehicle flight ID
Y56

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
592 km
Initial apogee
599 km
Inclination
97.9°
Payload mass to orbit
3.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gao Fen 12-042023-123ANORAD 57654Strategic Support TroopsRadar imaging3,000 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.