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TJS 15

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on March 9, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 9, 2025 · 17:17 UTCLaunch 2025-045Launch no. 6,896 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 9, 2025, 17:17
Launch designation
2025-045
Mission
TJS 15
Vehicle flight ID
Y102

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
19.2°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 152025-045ANORAD 63157Strategic Support TroopsSignals intelligence5,000 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.