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SY28B-02

Chang Zheng 4C launch from Xichang (China) on August 17, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 17, 2025 · 08:55 UTCLaunch 2025-177Launch no. 7,034 in the log
SpaceportXichangpad LC3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySASTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 17, 2025, 08:55
Launch designation
2025-177
Mission
SY28B-02
Flight name
Shiyan 28B-02
Vehicle flight ID
Y64

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
150 km
Initial apogee
796 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
5.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shiyan 28B-022025-177ANORAD 65226General Armaments Dept. of the PLAEarth science2,000 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.