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WHDW 04

Chang Zheng 6A launch from Taiyuan (China) on June 5, 2025, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 5, 2025 · 20:45 UTCLaunch 2025-121Launch no. 6,976 in the log
SpaceportTaiyuanpad lC9A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 5, 2025, 20:45
Launch designation
2025-121
Mission
WHDW 04
Vehicle flight ID
Y8

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
1,007 km
Inclination
86.5°
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
WHDW 04-012025-121ANORAD 64283China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 04-022025-121BNORAD 64284China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 04-032025-121CNORAD 64285China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 04-042025-121DNORAD 64286China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 kgIn orbit
WHDW 04-052025-121ENORAD 64287China Satellite Network Group Co. Ltd.Communications800 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.