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Zhongxing 6E

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on November 9, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 9, 2023 · 11:23 UTCLaunch 2023-172Launch no. 6,546 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 9, 2023, 11:23
Launch designation
2023-172
Mission
Zhongxing 6E
Vehicle flight ID
Y94

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.2°
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 6E2023-172ANORAD 58253China Satellite Communications Corp. Group (China Satcom)Communications5,250 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.