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PIESAT-2

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Jiuquan (China) on November 9, 2024, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 9, 2024 · 03:39 UTCLaunch 2024-203Launch no. 6,794 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCGWICChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 9, 2024, 03:39
Launch designation
2024-203
Mission
PIESAT-2
Vehicle flight ID
Y59

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
512 km
Initial apogee
535 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongyuan-22024-203ANORAD 61869Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.LtdRadar imaging320 kgIn orbit
Hebi-42024-203BNORAD 61870Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.LtdRadar imaging270 kgIn orbit
Hebi-52024-203CNORAD 61871Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.LtdRadar imaging270 kgIn orbit
Hebi-62024-203DNORAD 61872Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.LtdRadar imaging270 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.