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ZX 9C

Chang Zheng 3B launch from Xichang (China) on June 20, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 20, 2025 · 12:37 UTCLaunch 2025-132Launch no. 6,987 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 3Bvariant G2
SpaceportXichangpad LC2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 20, 2025, 12:37
Launch designation
2025-132
Mission
ZX 9C
Vehicle flight ID
Y112

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
27.8°
Payload mass to orbit
5.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Zhongxing 9C2025-132ANORAD 64470Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)Communications5,500 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.