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Yaogan 39 02

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Xichang (China) on September 17, 2023, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 17, 2023 · 04:13 UTCLaunch 2023-145Launch no. 6,517 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 17, 2023, 04:13
Launch designation
2023-145
Mission
Yaogan 39 02
Flight name
YG-39 02
Vehicle flight ID
Y83

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 39 02 zu 01 xing2023-145ANORAD 57886General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 39 02 zu 02 xing2023-145DNORAD 57889General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 39 02 zu 03 xing2023-145ENORAD 57890General 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.