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Tianlian 2-05

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on April 27, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 27, 2025 · 15:54 UTCLaunch 2025-084Launch no. 6,936 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G3
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 27, 2025, 15:54
Launch designation
2025-084
Mission
Tianlian 2-05
Vehicle flight ID
Y109

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
27.3°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tian Lian 2-052025-084ANORAD 63662Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications5,000 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.