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HWGGW 1

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on February 29, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 29, 2024 · 13:03 UTCLaunch 2024-040Launch no. 6,626 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 29, 2024, 13:03
Launch designation
2024-040
Mission
HWGGW 1
Flight name
Hulianwang Gaogui W.
Vehicle flight ID
Y95

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
192 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
27.5°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
HG-012024-040ANORAD 59069China National Space AdministrationCommunications4,000 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.