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Tianhui 5-02

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on July 4, 2024, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 4, 2024 · 22:49 UTCLaunch 2024-126Launch no. 6,715 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 4, 2024, 22:49
Launch designation
2024-126
Mission
Tianhui 5-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y7

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
610 km
Inclination
97.8°
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianhui-5 2-012024-126ANORAD 60211State Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information BureauRadar imaging1,000 kgIn orbit
Tianhui-5 2-022024-126BNORAD 60212State Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information BureauRadar 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.