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Einstein Probe

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on January 9, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 9, 2024 · 07:03 UTCLaunch 2024-007Launch no. 6,593 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 9, 2024, 07:03
Launch designation
2024-007
Mission
Einstein Probe
Vehicle flight ID
Y30

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
580 km
Initial apogee
596 km
Inclination
29.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Einstein Tanzhen2024-007ANORAD 58753Chinese Academy of SciencesAstronomy1,450 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.