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WHJSW 02

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

November 23, 2023 · 10:00 UTCLaunch 2023-181Launch no. 6,555 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 23, 2023, 10:00
Launch designation
2023-181
Mission
WHJSW 02
Flight name
XQG-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y59/Y2

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,108 km
Inclination
50.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.900 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xingwang Jishu SW 02-012023-181ANORAD 58425China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 kgIn orbit
Xingwang Jishu SW 02-022023-181BNORAD 58426China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 kgIn orbit
Xingwang Jishu SW 02-032023-181CNORAD 58427China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 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.