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Tianhui-5

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on October 31, 2023, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 31, 2023 · 22:50 UTCLaunch 2023-168Launch no. 6,542 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 31, 2023, 22:50
Launch designation
2023-168
Mission
Tianhui-5
Vehicle flight ID
Y4

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
608 km
Inclination
97.8°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianhui-5 1-012023-168ANORAD 58199State Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information BureauRadar imaging1,000 kgIn orbit
Tianhui-5 1-022023-168CNORAD 58201State Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information BureauRadar imaging1,000 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.