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Yaogan 43-03

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Xichang (China) on October 23, 2024, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 23, 2024 · 01:09 UTCLaunch 2024-190Launch no. 6,781 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 23, 2024, 01:09
Launch designation
2024-190
Mission
Yaogan 43-03
Vehicle flight ID
Y82

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
484 km
Initial apogee
507 km
Inclination
35.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yaogan 43-03-012024-190ANORAD 61617General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 43-03-022024-190BNORAD 61618General Armaments Dept. of the PLACommunications300 kgIn orbit
Yaogan 43-03-032024-190CNORAD 61619General 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.