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Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on December 26, 2023, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 26, 2023 · 03:26 UTCLaunch 2023-207Launch no. 6,581 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3B/YZ-1variant G3Z
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 26, 2023, 03:26
Launch designation
2023-207
Mission
Beidou
Flight name
Beidou 57/58
Vehicle flight ID
Y75/Y16

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
189 km
Initial apogee
250 km
Inclination
55.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 582023-207ANORAD 58654China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 572023-207BNORAD 58655China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 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.