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PIESAT-2 09-12

Chang Zheng 2D launch from Taiyuan (China) on December 16, 2024, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 16, 2024 · 18:50 UTCLaunch 2024-241Launch no. 6,833 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2D
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 16, 2024, 18:50
Launch designation
2024-241
Mission
PIESAT-2 09-12
Vehicle flight ID
Y99

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
519 km
Initial apogee
534 km
Inclination
97.4°
Payload mass to orbit
0.750 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Hongtu 2-092024-241ANORAD 62333Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.LtdRadar imaging320 kgIn orbit
Hongtu 2-102024-241BNORAD 62334Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.LtdRadar imaging270 kgIn orbit
Hongtu 2-112024-241CNORAD 62335Zhuzhou Space Interstellar Sat.Tech.Co.LtdRadar imaging270 kgIn orbit
Hongtu 2-122024-241DNORAD 62336Zhuzhou 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.