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GF12-05

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Jiuquan (China) on October 15, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 15, 2024 · 23:45 UTCLaunch 2024-186Launch no. 6,777 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 15, 2024, 23:45
Launch designation
2024-186
Mission
GF12-05
Flight name
Gao Fen 12-05
Vehicle flight ID
Y59

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
594 km
Initial apogee
601 km
Inclination
97.9°
Payload mass to orbit
3.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gao Fen 12-052024-186ANORAD 61571Strategic Support TroopsRadar imaging3,000 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.