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Yaogan 39 04

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Xichang (China) on October 23, 2023, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 23, 2023 · 20:03 UTCLaunch 2023-163Launch no. 6,537 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 23, 2023, 20:03
Launch designation
2023-163
Mission
Yaogan 39 04
Flight name
YG-39 04
Vehicle flight ID
Y85

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 39 04 zu 01 xing2023-163ANORAD 58141General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 39 04 zu 02 xing2023-163CNORAD 58143General Armaments Dept. of the PLASignals intelligence300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 39 04 zu 03 xing2023-163ENORAD 58145General 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.