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Shi Jian 25

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on January 6, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 6, 2025 · 20:00 UTCLaunch 2025-002Launch no. 6,850 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 6, 2025, 20:00
Launch designation
2025-002
Mission
Shi Jian 25
Flight name
SJ-25
Vehicle flight ID
Y104

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.6°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shi Jian 252025-002ANORAD 62485Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (CASC 8th Acad)Technology5,000 kgDocked with another object · Jul 21, 2025

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.