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Guangchuan-01/02

Zhuque-2E launch from Jiuquan (China) on November 27, 2024, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 27, 2024 · 02:00 UTCLaunch 2024-221Launch no. 6,813 in the log
RocketZhuque-2Evariant 1
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/96A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyLanjian HangtianChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 27, 2024, 02:00
Launch designation
2024-221
Flight name
Guangchuan-01/02
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
400 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.150 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Guangchuan 012024-221ANORAD 62111Lanta Optical Transmission Intelligent Tech Co. Ltd.Communications250 kgIn orbit
Guangchuan 022024-221BNORAD 62112Lanta Optical Transmission Intelligent Tech Co. Ltd.Communications250 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.