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Yaogan 43 02

Chang Zheng 4B launch from Xichang (China) on September 3, 2024, carrying 6 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 3, 2024 · 01:22 UTCLaunch 2024-156Launch no. 6,746 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 3, 2024, 01:22
Launch designation
2024-156
Mission
Yaogan 43 02
Flight name
Yaogan 43-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y73

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
489 km
Initial apogee
500 km
Inclination
35.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
6
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 43-02-012024-156ANORAD 60945General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 43-02-022024-156BNORAD 60946General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 43-02-032024-156CNORAD 60947General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 43-02-042024-156DNORAD 60948General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 43-02-052024-156ENORAD 60949General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 43-02-062024-156FNORAD 60950General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications300 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.