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AIRSAT-08

Kuaizhou-1A launch from Xichang (China) on December 4, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 4, 2024 · 04:46 UTCLaunch 2024-228Launch no. 6,820 in the log
RocketKuaizhou-1Avariant E
SpaceportXichangpad LC4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCASIC ExPaceChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 4, 2024, 04:46
Launch designation
2024-228
Mission
AIRSAT-08
Flight name
Haishao-1
Vehicle flight ID
Y32

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
335 km
Initial apogee
511 km
Inclination
42.9°
Payload mass to orbit
0.400 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Haishao-12024-228ANORAD 62190Interstellar Cloud Network Co.Radar imaging400 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.