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Qianfan Jigui 01

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on August 6, 2024, carrying 18 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 6, 2024 · 06:42 UTCLaunch 2024-140Launch no. 6,730 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCGWICChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 6, 2024, 06:42
Launch designation
2024-140
Mission
Qianfan Jigui 01
Flight name
Qianfan Xingzuo 01
Vehicle flight ID
Y21
Flight code
CX20-01?

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
813 km
Inclination
89.0°
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
18
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-012024-140ANORAD 60379Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-022024-140BNORAD 60380Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-032024-140CNORAD 60381Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-042024-140DNORAD 60382Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-052024-140ENORAD 60383Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-062024-140FNORAD 60384Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-072024-140GNORAD 60385Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-082024-140HNORAD 60386Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-092024-140JNORAD 60387Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-102024-140KNORAD 60388Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-112024-140LNORAD 60389Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-122024-140MNORAD 60390Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-132024-140NNORAD 60391Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-142024-140PNORAD 60392Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-152024-140QNORAD 60393Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-162024-140RNORAD 60394Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-172024-140SNORAD 60395Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 01-182024-140TNORAD 60396Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 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.