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TJS 12

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on December 20, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 20, 2024 · 15:12 UTCLaunch 2024-246Launch no. 6,839 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 20, 2024, 15:12
Launch designation
2024-246
Mission
TJS 12
Vehicle flight ID
Y99

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.2°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 122024-246ANORAD 62374Strategic Support TroopsMissile early warning5,000 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.