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Tianmu-1 15-18

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Jiuquan (China) on January 5, 2024, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 5, 2024 · 11:20 UTCLaunch 2024-004Launch no. 6,590 in the log
RocketKuaizhou-1A
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/95A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 5, 2024, 11:20
Launch designation
2024-004
Mission
Tianmu-1 15-18
Vehicle flight ID
Y28

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
517 km
Initial apogee
531 km
Inclination
97.4°
Payload mass to orbit
0.200 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianmu 1-152024-004ANORAD 58700Aerospace Tianmu Satellite Tech. Co. Ltd.Meteorology50 kgIn orbit
Tianmu 1-162024-004BNORAD 58701Aerospace Tianmu Satellite Tech. Co. Ltd.Meteorology50 kgIn orbit
Tianmu 1-172024-004CNORAD 58702Aerospace Tianmu Satellite Tech. Co. Ltd.Meteorology50 kgIn orbit
Tianmu 1-182024-004DNORAD 58703Aerospace Tianmu Satellite Tech. Co. Ltd.Meteorology50 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.