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Yaogan 42 01

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

April 2, 2024 · 22:56 UTCLaunch 2024-063Launch no. 6,650 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 2, 2024, 22:56
Launch designation
2024-063
Mission
Yaogan 42 01
Flight name
Yaogan 42-01
Vehicle flight ID
Y102

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
491 km
Initial apogee
502 km
Inclination
35.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 42 hao 01 xing2024-063ANORAD 59395General Armaments Dept. of the PLAOptical imaging1,500 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.