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Tianwen-2

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on May 28, 2025, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 28, 2025 · 17:31 UTCLaunch 2025-114Launch no. 6,969 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 28, 2025, 17:31
Launch designation
2025-114
Mission
Tianwen-2
Vehicle flight ID
Y110

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tianwen-22025-114ANORAD 64197China Aerospace CorpDeep space2,100 kgLeft Earth orbit for deep space · May 29, 2025
Tianwen-2 Reentry Capsule2025-114AChina Aerospace Corp———

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