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HWGGW 3

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on October 10, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 10, 2024 · 13:50 UTCLaunch 2024-181Launch no. 6,771 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 10, 2024, 13:50
Launch designation
2024-181
Mission
HWGGW 3
Flight name
HGW 03
Vehicle flight ID
Y100

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.4°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
HG-032024-181ANORAD 61503China National Space AdministrationCommunications4,000 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.