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Shiyan 27 01-06

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on April 18, 2025, carrying 6 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 18, 2025 · 22:51 UTCLaunch 2025-078Launch no. 6,930 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad LC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 18, 2025, 22:51
Launch designation
2025-078
Mission
Shiyan 27 01-06
Flight name
Shiyan 27
Vehicle flight ID
Y11

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,010 km
Inclination
99.6°
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
6
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan 27-012025-078ANORAD 63599Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Radar imaging300 kgIn orbit
Shiyan 27-022025-078BNORAD 63600Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Radar imaging300 kgIn orbit
Shiyan 27-032025-078CNORAD 63601Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Radar imaging300 kgIn orbit
Shiyan 27-042025-078DNORAD 63602Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Radar imaging300 kgIn orbit
Shiyan 27-052025-078ENORAD 63603Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Radar imaging300 kgIn orbit
Shiyan 27-062025-078FNORAD 63604Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Radar imaging300 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.