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Tianzhou-7

Chang Zheng 7 launch from Wenchang (China) on January 17, 2024, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 17, 2024 · 14:27 UTCLaunch 2024-013Launch no. 6,599 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 17, 2024, 14:27
Launch designation
2024-013
Mission
Tianzhou-7
Vehicle flight ID
Y8

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
200 km
Initial apogee
324 km
Inclination
41.4°
Payload mass to orbit
18.9 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianzhou-72024-013ANORAD 58811China Manned Space Engineering OfficeHuman spaceflight6,683 kgDocked with another object · Jan 17, 2024
Nanjing2024-013ENORAD 62056CAST International Exchange CenterCommunications10 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Mar 18, 2025

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.