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WHDW 02

Chang Zheng 8A launch from Wenchang (China) on February 11, 2025, carrying 9 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 11, 2025 · 09:30 UTCLaunch 2025-030Launch no. 6,879 in the log
SpaceportWenchangpad LC201
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 11, 2025, 09:30
Launch designation
2025-030
Mission
WHDW 02
Vehicle flight ID
Y1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
870 km
Inclination
50.0°
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
9
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
WHDW 02-012025-030ANORAD 62971China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 02-022025-030BNORAD 62972China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 02-032025-030CNORAD 62973China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 02-042025-030DNORAD 62974China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 02-052025-030ENORAD 62975China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 02-062025-030FNORAD 62976China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 02-072025-030GNORAD 62977China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 02-082025-030HNORAD 62978China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 kgIn orbit
WHDW 02-092025-030JNORAD 62979China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications700 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.