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Beijing-3C

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Taiyuan (China) on May 20, 2024, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 20, 2024 · 03:06 UTCLaunch 2024-094Launch no. 6,681 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCGWICChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 20, 2024, 03:06
Launch designation
2024-094
Mission
Beijing-3C
Vehicle flight ID
Y98

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
488 km
Initial apogee
502 km
Inclination
97.4°
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beijing-3C 012024-094ANORAD 59805Twenty-First Century Aerospace Technology Co.Optical imaging1,000 kgIn orbit
Beijing-3C 022024-094BNORAD 59806Twenty-First Century Aerospace Technology Co.Optical imaging1,000 kgIn orbit
Beijing-3C 032024-094CNORAD 59807Twenty-First Century Aerospace Technology Co.Optical imaging1,000 kgIn orbit
Beijing-3C 042024-094DNORAD 59808Twenty-First Century Aerospace Technology Co.Optical imaging1,000 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.