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GJZ 1-5

Chang Zheng 2D/YZ-3 launch from Jiuquan (China) on December 12, 2024, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 12, 2024 · 07:17 UTCLaunch 2024-238Launch no. 6,830 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 12, 2024, 07:17
Launch designation
2024-238
Mission
GJZ 1-5
Flight name
Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi
Vehicle flight ID
Y60/Y5

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
160 km
Initial apogee
790 km
Inclination
60.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.750 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi 12024-238ANORAD 62290China Aerospace CorpCommunications150 kgIn orbit
Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi 22024-238BNORAD 62291China Aerospace CorpCommunications150 kgIn orbit
Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi 32024-238CNORAD 62292China Aerospace CorpCommunications150 kgIn orbit
Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi 42024-238DNORAD 62293China Aerospace CorpCommunications150 kgIn orbit
Gaosu Jiguang Zuanzhi 52024-238ENORAD 62294China Aerospace CorpCommunications150 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.