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Qianfan Jigui 02

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on October 15, 2024, carrying 18 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 15, 2024 · 11:06 UTCLaunch 2024-185Launch no. 6,776 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCGWICChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 15, 2024, 11:06
Launch designation
2024-185
Mission
Qianfan Jigui 02
Flight name
Qianfan Xingzuo 02
Vehicle flight ID
Y20

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
812 km
Inclination
88.9°
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
18
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-012024-185ANORAD 61552Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-022024-185BNORAD 61553Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-032024-185CNORAD 61554Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-042024-185DNORAD 61555Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-052024-185ENORAD 61556Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-062024-185FNORAD 61557Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-072024-185GNORAD 61558Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-082024-185HNORAD 61559Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-092024-185JNORAD 61560Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-102024-185KNORAD 61561Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-112024-185LNORAD 61562Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-122024-185MNORAD 61563Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-132024-185NNORAD 61564Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-142024-185PNORAD 61565Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-152024-185QNORAD 61566Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-162024-185RNORAD 61567Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-172024-185SNORAD 61568Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology LtdCommunications267 kgIn orbit
Qianfan Xingzuo 02-182024-185TNORAD 61569Shanghai 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.