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Beidou-3M

Chang Zheng 3B/YZ-1 launch from Xichang (China) on September 19, 2024, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 19, 2024 · 01:14 UTCLaunch 2024-168Launch no. 6,758 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3B/YZ-1variant G3Z
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 19, 2024, 01:14
Launch designation
2024-168
Mission
Beidou-3M
Flight name
Beidou DW 59/60
Vehicle flight ID
Y80

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
165 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
54.9°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Beidou DW 592024-168BNORAD 61186China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 kgIn orbit
Beidou DW 602024-168CNORAD 61187China National Space AdministrationNavigation1,014 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.