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Paksat-MM1

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on May 30, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 30, 2024 · 12:12 UTCLaunch 2024-104Launch no. 6,692 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 30, 2024, 12:12
Launch designation
2024-104
Mission
Paksat-MM1
Vehicle flight ID
Y98

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
189 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
26.9°
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Paksat MM12024-104ANORAD 59915Space and Upper Atmosphere Research CommissionCommunications5,400 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.