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WHJSW 04

Chang Zheng 2C/YZ-1S launch from Jiuquan (China) on December 30, 2023, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 30, 2023 · 00:13 UTCLaunch 2023-212Launch no. 6,586 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2C/YZ-1S
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 30, 2023, 00:13
Launch designation
2023-212
Mission
WHJSW 04
Flight name
WHJSW-4
Vehicle flight ID
Y73/Y17

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
200 km
Initial apogee
941 km
Inclination
50.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.900 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Xingwang Jishu SW 04-012023-212ANORAD 58691China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 kgIn orbit
Xingwang Jishu SW 04-022023-212BNORAD 58692China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications300 kgIn orbit
Xingwang Jishu SW 04-032023-212CNORAD 58693China 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.